OTTAWA — Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC that its efforts to modernize Canadian content rules could worsen trade relations with the United States.

They say the CRTC’s measures to implement the Online Streaming Act, which updated broadcasting laws to capture online platforms, could lead to retaliation from the U.S.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said the Online Streaming Act is adding to "mounting trade frictions" and is likely to trigger retaliation.{ai:summary}<p>U.S. business and tech groups are cautioning the CRTC that proposed changes to Canadian content regulations might strain trade relations with the U.S. They argue that the implementation of the Online Streaming Act could provoke retaliatory measures from the United States. </p><p>#politics</p>

CRTC’s CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict, U.S. business groups warn

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