Saying Hollywood is dying, Trump orders 100% tariff on non-U.S. movies to save it
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/5/2025
Summary
President Trump announced a 100% tariff on imported foreign-produced movies, citing national security concerns and accusations that other countries are offering incentives to attract American filmmakers, effectively harming U.S. film industries. He described this action as a concerted effort by other nations, adding it goes beyond just economic competition and includes issues of messaging and propaganda. The move aims to protect domestic film studios from foreign influences while addressing what Trump perceives as threats to national security.