The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday edition that the Online Streaming Act (OSA) faces renewed opposition in the United States. The Globe's Marie Woolf writes that Republican Representative Lloyd Smucker introduced the Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act. If passed the bill would launch an inquiry under the 1974 Trade Act. If unfair practices are found, it could lead to retaliatory actions. The OSA, which received royal assent in 2023 but is not yet fully implemented by the CRTC, faces multiple legal challenges and criticism from Congress members. The bill updates Canada's broadcasting law to include major foreign streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple Music, requiring them to promote Canadian music, film and TV while financially supporting those sectors. Canadian cultural industries, especially in Quebec, argue that the bill is crucial to protect the domestic sector from American content. However, it is seen as a "trade irritant" in Washington and is being discussed in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. Canadian Association of Broadcasters president Kevin Desjardins says if the OSA is shelved as a result of American pressure, it could be a crushing blow to Canada's cultural sectors.