Canada’s Online Streaming Act and Online News Act have become part of US trade discussions, Culture Minister Marc Miller confirmed Wednesday, as both countries prepare for a mandatory review of their continental trade agreement. Miller’s office acknowledged ongoing discussions with Meta about restoring news content to Facebook and Instagram while maintaining support for the cultural legislation. The minister stated the government stands by the value of both acts, even as Washington identifies them as trade irritants. The Online News Act, which received royal assent in June 2023, requires major tech platforms to negotiate payments with Canadian news organizations. Cultural industry groups have called on the government to defend the legislation during trade negotiations.