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Trump Proposes 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Films, Citing Threat to U.S. Film Industry

vfxexpress May 5, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on films made outside the United States, in a move aimed at reviving domestic film production. Trump claims the American film industry is “dying a very fast death” due to what he describes as a “coordinated effort” by foreign governments offering tax incentives and lower costs to attract U.S. productions abroad. He labeled the situation a national security concern and emphasized the cultural importance of American-made films.

The proposal, if implemented, could significantly impact global film production. Many major Hollywood projects are currently shot in countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia to take advantage of experienced crews and cost-effective locations. It remains unclear whether the tariff would apply to U.S. studios producing films internationally or only to entirely foreign-made films.

Industry experts warn that such a move could disrupt long-established international partnerships, raise production budgets, and potentially trigger retaliatory tariffs from other nations. Questions also remain about how films for streaming platforms would be classified under the proposed policy.

While the U.S. remains one of the largest centers for film production globally, rising costs in cities like Los Angeles have led filmmakers to explore more affordable locations abroad. Trump’s plan signals a push to bring productions back to American soil, but many in the industry caution that the policy could backfire, damaging the very industry it seeks to protect if not carefully executed and clarified.

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