‘Simply unworkable’: British film industry leaders aghast at Trump’s movie tariffs

Leading figures in the British film industry are cautiously optimistic about Trump's tariffs on foreign films, highlighting how global interdependence makes such protectionist measures ineffective. They criticize the U.S. president for overreaching, noting that the film industry is already reliant on international co-productions and stringent tax regulations. Meanwhile, some support increased federal tax credits in the U.S., but critics warn this could harm the broader film industry's economic model, which thrives on scale from global audiences. The British actors' union emphasizes the need for a robust public service funding and fair tax environment rather than protectionism.