Trump Diplomat Denounces Canada’s ‘Netflix Tax’
CRTC’s new 15% streaming obligation draws accusations of discrimination against American companies.
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2026 – A Canadian regulatory body is receiving condemnation from Washington over its recent decision to triple the levy on major online streaming services.
The levy, originally set at 5% by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, directs funds from streaming services generating more than $25 million annually from Canadian subscribers toward “Canadian and indigenous content production.”
