4 h. ago U.S. President Donald Trump’s film tariffs could leave Calgary productions hanging

Proposed tariffs on films made outside of America are putting a dark cloud over Calgary's vibrant filmmaking industry — which is the fourth-largest of its kind in Canada.

Economics

6 h. ago A Trump film tariff would send Canadian screen industry into ‘chaos,’ say local producers

When Daniel Bekerman set out to produce “The Apprentice” _ last year’s biopic about U.S. President Donald Trump — he figured some controversy might come from the subject, not the city it was filmed in. But the Toronto-shot film is now an example of the kind of international production that would be hit hardest by […]

Economics

7 h. ago Trump threatens tariffs on movies, but experts say it may not be so simple

U.S. President Donald Trump has set his sights on Hollywood, threatening tariffs and other policies to discourage companies from making films abroad.

Economics

9 h. ago Trump Vows to Meet Hollywood on Tariff Plan That Shook Industry

President Donald Trump said he would meet with Hollywood executives after confounding the US film industry over his plan to impose a 100% tariff on movies made overseas.

Economics

10 h. ago Ford government will ‘wait and see’ if Trump follows through on film tariff threat

Critics accused the government of 'throwing-in-the-towel' in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, this time targeting films.

Politics

10 h. ago ‘More chaos and uncertainty’ from Trump over film industry tariff, B.C.’s minister says

Spencer Chandra Herbert said regardless of what happens, the province is going to keep standing up for B.C. and the jobs the motion picture industry creates in the province.

Politics

16 h. ago Restaurant sales projected to contract in 2025 amid trade war with U.S., despite a strong start to the year thanks to the GST/HST holiday

Toronto, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While the GST/HST holiday prevented foodservice bankruptcies and boosted sales and employment in the first two months of 2025, the tariff war has thrown the industry into uncharted waters, finds Restaurants Canada’s latest Quarterly Report. Restaurants Canada’s updated 2025 commercial foodservice sales forecast is now in negative territory. […]

Society

6 d. ago Automakers get some relief on 25% tariffs as Trump signs new executive order

'We just wanted to help them endure this little transition, short term if they can’t get parts we didn’t want to penalize them'

Economics

6 d. ago ‘A time of fog of war:’ Shifting tariff plans on auto parts causing confusion in industry

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to end tariff 'stacking'

Economics

6 d. ago Trump set to give U.S. automobile industry some relief from multiple duties

The relief will facilitate reshoring American auto manufacturing, says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Other

6 d. ago Trump set to give automobile industry some tariff relief: White House

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on automobile tariffs later Tuesday which is intended to provide some relief to the industry besieged by multiple duties. Leavitt did not provide details about the action but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump is […]

Economics

1 week ago Chaos and uncertainty: America’s small businesses reel from Trump’s tariffs

U.S. retailers including a toy store owner who spoke to Global News are feeling the blunt impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

2 w. ago Steel, Aluminum Makers’ Earnings to Shed Light on Trump Tariff Impact

When the world’s biggest aluminum- and steel-makers report first-quarter earnings, investors are hoping they’ll offer a window into how President Donald Trump’s tariff measures will ripple through the industry in the coming year.

Economics

3 w. ago German Defense Industry Wants Protections From US Tariff Talks

Europe should resist any US efforts to include weapons purchases as part of a grand bargain on tariffs, the head of Germany’s defense-industry group said, urging leaders to steer military spending toward domestic manufacturing.

Economics

3 w. ago Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump’s top tariff target

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is visiting China on Friday, his third trip to the country in two years as his government seeks to boost investment from the Asian giant amid global economic uncertainty caused by a chaotic U.S. tariff policy. Sanchez met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and was expected to […]

Politics

3 w. ago Trump pauses tariffs on 75 countries for 90 days, raises China rate to 125%

The pause was announced hours after his global tariff policy took effect, capping a chaotic week for global financial markets and uncertainty about the world economy.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump pauses 75 countries’ ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, raises China rate to 125%

The pause was announced hours after his global tariff policy took effect, capping a chaotic week for global financial markets and uncertainty about the world economy.

Economics

4 w. ago Alberta's tourism industry hoping to capitalize on tariff wary travellers

Alberta tourism operators say they are seeing an increase in bookings

Economics