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US Trade Talks Fuel Worry in Canada Over Tech and AI Rules

Bloomberg Technology Thursday 20 August 2026, 14:30 UTC By Nojoud Al Mallees 1 min read
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The US Trade Representative’s mention of “digital trade alignment” as part of an agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is fueling concerns about Canada’s ability to set its own policy for technology companies.

The US Trade Representative’s mention of “digital trade alignment” as part of an agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is fueling concerns about Canada’s ability to set its own policy for technology companies.
US Trade Talks Fuel Worry (EVENT) Canada (LOCATION) AI Rules (ORG) Mark Carney (PERSON)
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