US EditionWhite House: ‘No final decisions’ on foreign film tariffs
- On Sunday, May 4, 2025, President Donald Trump announced his intention to direct government agencies to begin implementing a 100% tariff on movies made internationally that are brought into the United States for commercial release.
- Trump pointed to a significant drop in U.S. Film production and the attraction of foreign incentives drawing filmmakers overseas as justification for his proposal, though no final determination has been made.
- On Monday, May 5, a representative from the White House stated that the administration has not made any final decisions yet but is considering all possible approaches to implement President Trump’s directive aimed at strengthening the U.S. Film industry and protecting national security.
- In the first quarter of 2025, Hollywood saw a sharp decline of almost 30% in the number of days spent shooting feature films. Meanwhile, President Trump warned that the industry was "DYING a very fast death," and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that efforts to address the situation were underway, stating, "We're on it."
- The plan is still under consideration, causing uncertainty within the industry and raising concerns about possible disruptions and the unclear legal justification for imposing tariffs on digital aspects of film production.
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Hollywood is struggling, but some fear Trump's foreign film tariffs might do more harm than good
Production in Hollywood has fallen by 40% in the last decade, sometimes moving to other states like New Mexico, New York and Georgia, but more often outside the US entirely.
White House: 'No Final Decisions' on Movie Tariffs
President Trump's Sunday night announcement that he plans to slap a "100% Tariff" on foreign films sent shockwaves through Hollywood, but he didn't provide details, and the White House didn't have many new ones to add on Monday. "Although no final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made, the...
No decisions yet on foreign film tariffs, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has not yet made any final decisions on foreign film tariffs, but is exploring all options to deliver on the president's directive concerning Hollywood, White House spokesman Kush Desai said on Monday.
White House Says No Final Decision Yet on Foreign Film Tariffs Amid Push to Revive Hollywood
The White House clarified on May 5 that no final decisions have been made on imposing tariffs on foreign-made films, while “all options” remain under consideration following President Donald Trump’s directive to explore trade measures aimed at revitalizing the U.S. movie industry. “Although no final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made, the Administration is exploring all options to deliver on President Trump’s directive to safeguard…
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