US EditionB.C. premier hits back at Trump’s foreign made movie tariff threat
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced on May 4, 2025, that he directed his government to begin instituting a 100% tariff on all non-U.S. Movies entering the country.
- This decision responds to foreign governments attracting film productions with aggressive tax incentives, which caused U.S. Unions like IATSE to lose tens of thousands of jobs over two years.
- Meanwhile, British Columbia reinforced its film industry in December 2024 by boosting two provincial tax credits, including Film Incentive BC and a production services tax credit increased to 36%, aiming to retain international and Canadian productions.
- In 2022, the province’s film sector contributed about $2.7 billion to the GDP, followed by $2 billion in 2023 despite challenges from industry strikes. Premier David Eby emphasized the widespread impact of the film industry across the province and highlighted its role in boosting tourism.
- Eby affirmed B.C. Will support its film sector locally and internationally, noting close ties with the U.S. Film industry and highlighting the complexity of the interconnected North American film ecosystem.
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VICTORIA - Gemma Martini, president of British Columbia's Martini Film Studios, says she's been getting messages of support from American partners after United States President Donald Trump's threat to put
Eby and B.C. studio boss say film industry shouldn't panic after Trump tariff threat
VICTORIA — Gemma Martini, president of British Columbia's Martini Film Studios, says she's been getting messages of support from American partners after United States President Donald Trump's threat to put a 100 per cent tariff on foreign films.
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