What a New US Bill Could Mean for Canadas Controversial Streaming Law

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The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on March 19, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesA Republican bill introduced this week in the U.S. Congress aims to counter Canada’s Online Streaming Act and take “retaliatory action” if the Canadian legislation is deemed to discriminate against American commerce.The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker on March 19, would trigger an investigation by the U.S. trade representative into Canada’s Online Streaming Act. If the legislation is found to discriminate against or burden American commerce, the representative would be directed to “take necessary retaliatory action to combat Canada’s policies,” Smucker’s office said in a press release.

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