Canada’s Digital Policies in U.S. Trade Negotiations

During a meeting at the White House on October 7, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s Online News Act and Online Streaming Act as discriminatory against U.S. tech companies, despite his own protectionist trade policies. While Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has made concessions regarding a Digital Services Tax, trade negotiations remain unresolved, with both sides acknowledging the need for further discussions on tariffs and digital regulations.

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