8 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

9 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

11 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

12 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

13 h. ago Trump's 100% tariffs on movies made outside U.S. could devastate Toronto film industry

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new sweeping trade policy on Sunday evening that threatens to shake up the global film industry and potentially devastate Toronto's thriving movie and TV production sector.Last night, Trump declared a 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside the United States, and framed the move as a matter of economic urgency and national security."The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death," he posted on Truth Social. "Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States… It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda!"He went on to authorize the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin implementing a 100 per cent tariff on any movie produced in countries outside of the U.S. "WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN," he wrote, to which Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed, &q...

Economics

4 d. ago Front Row Insurance Brokers launches new online portal for drone liability insurance in Canada

Instant and streamlined coverage at your fingerprints Vancouver, BC, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Front Row Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of specialized insurance solutions for the film and entertainment industry, is proud to announce the launch of its new online portal dedicated to drone liability insurance. This new portal offers instant quotes and […]

Economics

6 d. ago Trump Bashes Powell, Touts Tariffs at 100 Day Rally in Michigan

President Donald Trump renewed criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as he championed his economic policies and tariff regime during an event on Tuesday to mark his 100th day in office.

Economics

6 d. ago Trump Bashes Powell, Touts Tariffs at Rally Marking 100 Days

President Donald Trump renewed criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as he championed his economic policies and tariff regime during a Tuesday event to mark his 100th day in office.

Economics

6 d. ago Trump to mark 100 days in office in Michigan, a state hit hard by tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally to mark 100 days in office in Michigan, a state that's been hit hard by his tariffs.

Economics