Will Canada's digital policies be in Trump's crosshairs in trade negotiations?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the U.S. arguing that Canada’s digital policy is discriminatory and protectionist, and claiming they harm the business interests of other nations, Canadians may see it as a little bit ironic.

It’s a theme we’ve heard plenty about in reference to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, but in this case, it’s the White House’s view of Canada’s Online News Act and Online Streaming Act.

The president claims these Canadian policies are unfairly protectionist...