The US Ambassador to Canada accuses Canada of imposing trade barriers by requiring that US streamers contribute 15% of Canadian revenue to local programming (Paul Vieira/Wall Street Journal)

Paul Vieira / Wall Street Journal : The US Ambassador to Canada accuses Canada of imposing trade barriers by requiring that US streamers contribute 15% of Canadian revenue to local programming — Remarks from U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra add to harshly critical statements from lobby groups representing Hollywood and tech companies

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