Trump’s Economic Adviser Mentions Canadian Content Broadcasting Rules as Trade Irritant

Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, walks toward the West Wing at the White House on June 30, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

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.