Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Foreign Films to 'Save Hollywood'

May 05, 2025 Komal Das

Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the U.S., claiming foreign incentives are killing the American film industry

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Trump authorized the Department of Commerce to impose the tariff, aiming to make the U.S. movie industry "bigger, better, and stronger"

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Details on how the tariff will be implemented are unclear, with questions about whether it applies to streaming or theater films

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Details on how the tariff will be implemented are unclear, with questions about whether it applies to streaming or theater films

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Trump’s decision follows years of Hollywood film production moving abroad, with spending on projects exceeding \$40 million shifting to locations outside the U.S

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In response, Australian and New Zealand leaders advocated for their local industries, with major films like Marvel productions being filmed there

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Critics warn that retaliatory tariffs could harm the U.S. film industry, with one expert saying it would have "a lot more to lose than to gain"

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Hollywood veterans like Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson were appointed to help revitalize the industry under Trump’s plan

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