US EditionTrump Orders 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Films, Citing National Security
- President Donald Trump authorized a 100% tariff on foreign-made films imported into the United States on May 4, 2025.
- Trump cited national security concerns and argued other countries offer incentives that draw filmmaking away from the U.S., threatening its industry.
- U.S. Film production has declined due to setbacks like the pandemic, guild strikes, and wildfires, while many productions relocate abroad for tax breaks.
- Trump stated, "WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!" and authorized the Commerce Department and U.S. Trade Representative to impose this tariff.
- The tariff aims to encourage domestic production but faces implementation uncertainties and reflects Trump’s ongoing trade war expanding into cinema.
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