International tariffs on equipment, lumber, and film supplies are raising costs and delaying productions in BC. As global trade tensions grow, the province’s film industry must adapt through local sourcing, international partnerships, and hybrid filming models.

Facing rising global tariffs, nonprofits and businesses use legal barter strategies to cut costs without breaking the rules. Here are two real-world examples showing how bartering can work in your favor.

From auto tariffs and platform seller struggles to nationwide retail shutdowns and pricing upheavals, today’s headlines show how shifting global policies are squeezing small businesses from every direction.