How potential U.S. film tariffs could impact Canada’s film industry

After Trump vows tariffs on foreign movies, the Canadian film industry says he's lost the plot

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to impose a 100 per cent tariff on movies produced outside the country, a move that could devastate the Canadian film landscape — but experts are scratching their heads over how such a tax would work, given how intertwined the global film industry is.

Donald Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-produced movies taking direct aim at Toronto’s multibillion-dollar film industry

In 2023, Canada's film and TV industry had $12.2 billion worth of production, and contributed roughly $14 billion to Canada's Gross Domestic Product with Toronto often standing in for U.S.

How potential U.S. film tariffs could impact Canada’s film industry

Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to impose 100 per cent tariffs on all films produced outside the U.S.

Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign-made films raise concerns for Alberta film industry

U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on foreign-made films is raising concerns among leaders in Calgary's film and television industry, who say uncertainty created by the announcement could slow momentum in the city's growing industry.

Trump’s Insane New Tariffs on… Movies?

JVL, Sonny Bunch, and Andrew Egger break down Donald Trump's recent Truth Social bleat proposing 100% tariffs on all films "produced in Foreign Lands." The announcement has confused the industry by what it means, how it would work, and why Trump thinks creating more obstacles in an industry still recovering from strikes and COVID would help Hollywood. Read More in The Bulwark's Morning ShotsLeave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a co…

Trump’s Foreign Film Tariff Threat Sparks Alarm in Canada: “He’s Lost the Plot”

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films, a move that could severely damage Canada’s film industry, which relies heavily on U.S. co-productions and Hollywood shoots. Though no executive order has been signed, Trump claimed the tariff is necessary because other countries, including Canada, are using tax incentives to lure U.S. filmmakers. Critics in Canada — ...