Summary
The United States has outlined its demands for changes to the trade relationship with Canada, particularly in areas like dairy market access and online streaming regulations. The demands came from U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer during discussions on the North American trade agreement, USMCA. Key requests include opening Canada's dairy market to U.S. products and revising Canadian laws affecting U.S. media companies.
Key Facts
- U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer listed U.S. trade demands to Congress.
- The U.S. wants Canada to open its dairy market more to U.S. farmers.
- Canada’s current dairy system limits how much U.S. dairy can enter without tariffs.
- The U.S. accuses Canada of unfair pricing and export practices in the dairy sector.
- The U.S. wants changes to Canada's Online Streaming Act, which affects U.S. media companies.
- The law requires platforms like Netflix to promote and financially support Canadian content.
- The U.S. also seeks resolution on the Canadian Online News Act, influencing tech companies like Meta and Google.
- President Trump has previously considered leaving the USMCA agreement, but Canada and Mexico wish to continue it.
