Will digital policies further strain U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the U.S. arguing that Canada’s digital policy is discriminatory and protectionist, and claiming they harm the business interests of other nations, Canadians may see it as a little bit ironic.

It’s a theme we’ve heard plenty about in reference to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, but in this case, it’s the White House’s view of Canada’s Online News Act and Online Streaming Act.

The president claims these Canadian policies are unfairly protectionist and discriminate against U.S. tech firms and streaming giants. Meanwhile, the White House’s aggressive use of tariffs on everything from whipped cream canisters to automotive parts has disrupted trade worldwide with a level of protectionism not seen from the U.S. in nearly a century.

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