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Culture Off the Table? What the Collapsed Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Reveal ... - Michael Geist -
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks led to steep tariffs and retaliations, driven by disputes over cultural regulation, including French language content and streaming service rules, despite prior Canadian concessions on digital taxes and news contributions.
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You face intensified regulatory risk if your business relies on digital content or streaming in Canada as the government doubles down on cultural rules that limit foreign influence despite easing on payments. This hardening stance opens sector-specific barriers you need to factor into your market entry or expansion plans.
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