A top economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned Canada’s broadcasting rules requiring Canadian content as a current irritant in trade negotiations.
U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett spoke with CNN on Oct. 31 and was asked if Canada moving closer to China on trade will benefit the United States.
“What is good for the United States is getting Canada to start to adhere to their previous agreements and to follow the rule of law and to stop punishing American companies the way they’ve been,” Hassett said.
The reporter’s question came as Canada has declared having a “strategic partnership” with China as it ramps up diplomatic efforts to rebuild ties and expand trade with Beijing….
Trump’s Economic Adviser Mentions Canadian Content Broadcasting Rules as Trade Irritant
