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Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Foreign Films to Revive Hollywood

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By Web Desk Published May 5, 2025 2 Min Read
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President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films on Monday, aiming to bolster Hollywood amid a perceived “national security threat” from overseas incentives. The move, part of a broader trade war with China, has sparked debate over its impact on the US film industry and global markets.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump declared that foreign countries’ incentives are luring US filmmakers abroad, causing Hollywood’s rapid decline. “This is a national security threat and propaganda effort,” he stated, directing the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to implement the tariff.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed on X, “We’re on it.” The policy’s scope, whether targeting foreign or US companies producing overseas, remains unclear.

The tariff follows China’s April 10 decision to reduce US film imports, a response to Trump’s 125% tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump’s global trade measures, initiated since his January 2025 return, include a temporary pause on tariffs for other countries until July.

We’re on it. https://t.co/r5zCLxZrem

— Howard Lutnick (@howardlutnick) May 4, 2025

Context and Industry Implications

The US film industry faces challenges from international competition, with countries offering tax breaks to attract studios. Trump’s tariff aims to incentivise domestic production but risks raising consumer costs and straining relations with trading partners. China’s retaliatory measures signal escalating tensions, potentially limiting US films’ global reach.

Read: Apple Shares Drop 5% Amid Reduced Buyback and $900M Tariff Costs

President Trump’s 100% tariff on foreign films seeks to revive Hollywood but ignites controversy in a tense global trade climate. The policy’s effects on filmmakers, audiences, and international relations will unfold as the US navigates its trade war with China. The industry braces for a pivotal shift in how movies are made and consumed.

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