Trump's 100% Tariff on Foreign Films Sparks Trade Controversy

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 9:20 pm

In a bold, protectionist move, President Trump has announced a sweeping 100% tariff on foreign-made movies. This decision aims to boost domestic production while intensifying trade tensions, prompting lively debates about its potential impact on Hollywood and international relations.

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ign.com / Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Non-US Movies

US President deems movies produced outside the United States represent a “national security threat.”

zerohedge.com / Trump To Slap Foreign Films With 100% Tariff; All Eyes On Netflix

Trump To Slap Foreign Films With 100% Tariff; All Eyes On Netflix Think Trump's tariffs are only for products, think again. On Sunday evening, President Donald Trump announced that he plans to impose a 100% tariff on films produced overseas, extending his restrictive trade policies on…

techinasia.com / Trump proposes 100% tariff on foreign-made films

Trump cited the decline of the domestic movie industry and claimed foreign incentives were drawing American filmmakers away.

www.ft.com/ / Donald Trump says he will impose 100% tariff on movies made abroad - Financial Times

Donald Trump says he will impose 100% tariff on movies made abroad Financial Times

bgr.com / 9 reasons why Trump’s idea for a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies is a blockbuster mistake

President Donald Trump has once again made headlines by expanding his “America First” pro-tariff rhetoric, this time targeting the movie business. In a Truth Social … The post 9 reasons why Trump’s idea for a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies is a blockbuster mistake appeared first on BGR.

bloomberg.com/technology / Trump Plans 100% Tariff on Foreign Movies, Escalating Trade War - Bloomberg.com

Trump Plans 100% Tariff on Foreign Movies, Escalating Trade War Bloomberg.com

reuters.com/business / Trump announces 100% tariff for movies produced outside US - Reuters

Trump announces 100% tariff for movies produced outside US Reuters

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