Washington, Sept. 30 — The film industry is facing a new shock after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to put a 100% tariff on movies made outside the United States. The message, posted on his Truth Social account today, targets foreign-made films and could have a huge impact on cross-border co-productions and international box-office revenue.
For years, Hollywood has worked closely with other countries — filming abroad, sharing production costs, and selling tickets worldwide. These partnerships have helped American studios make big profits. If strict US tariff on films go ahead, this system could be turned upside down.
The proposed foreign film tariffs would apply to every movie produced overseas and then brought into the U.S. But experts say this will be very hard to enforce. Many movies are created across several countries — filmed in Canada, edited in the U.K., or financed in Europe. That makes it unclear what “foreign-made” really means.
Reactions have been mixed. Industry experts warns that such trump tariffs on movies can increase production costs, reduce global participation, and even movie tickets and streaming membership can make more expensive to the audience. Some fear less international films will reach American theaters and streaming platforms.
Trump argues the move will protect American jobs and keep production inside the US tariff on films. However, trade specialists point out that there are legal hurdles, and other countries may strike back with tariffs of their own.
For now, Hollywood is waiting for answers. Whether this plan becomes law or not, today’s announcement has added fresh uncertainty to the future of global filmmaking.
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