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While Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to New York to pitch Canada as a place to invest, he’s doing everything he can to avoid landing a deal with the Donald Trump administration. Carney and his government in Ottawa are avoiding any serious talks with the Americans, while also taking steps to ensure the Trump administration, and even many Democrats, are annoyed with Canada’s trading positions.

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Last week, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced its decision that American streamers need to hand over 15% of their Canadian revenues to fund Canadian TV and movie content. This move, made possible by the Online Streaming Act, was opposed by the Joe Biden administration as far back as 2023.

This is an issue that will unite both parties against Canada when it comes to trade. With moves like this, we are annoying friends and neighbours who invest money here and who advocate for increased trade with Canada.

Horrible policy for........

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