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House lawmakers urge Tai to raise concerns about Canadian streaming bill

May 17, 2024 at 3:26 PM
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is calling on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to work with her Canadian counterparts to address trade barriers for the U.S. music industry stemming from a new law in Ottawa targeting streaming services. The Online Streaming Act, which entered into force in Canada last year, would subject online platforms like YouTube, Netflix and Spotify to the country’s broadcast regulator, which could require them to adhere to certain content requirements, like using Canadian talent and...


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