All Foreign-Produced Films Expected To Be Subjected to 100% Tariffs

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Summary

  • President Trump announces 100% tariffs on all foreign produced films outside of America
  • He claims the film industry is in a “very fast death” due to incentives around the world
  • Major studios and companies like Disney, Netflix and more will be affected, but unsure how at the moment

On Sunday, President Donald Trump declared plans to levy a 100% tax on films created outside of the U.S. This move is intended to protect the American film industry, which he believes is rapidly declining due to financial benefits offered by foreign nations that attract filmmakers. In his view, these incentives are used as bait to draw creators away from Hollywood.

As a devoted supporter, I’d rephrase Trump’s statement like this:

“I’ve noticed a deliberate attempt by other countries that poses a threat to our national security. It’s not just about the movies themselves, but also the messages and propaganda they carry. To counteract this, I’ve given the go-ahead for relevant government departments, such as the Department of Commerce, to act promptly and start imposing 100% tariffs on films produced outside America. Let’s bring movie production back to our homeland! The Commerce Secretary, Howards Lutnick, has confirmed they’re ready to take action.

At present, specifics about how the tariffs rollout for filmmaking will unfold are not available. Consequently, it’s uncertain how this could impact streaming platforms on a global scale. However, governments worldwide have been boosting their production credits and cash rebates to lure international productions. As per Amepere Analysis, foreign countries are expected to claim a larger portion of the $248 billion USD spent globally on filmmaking in 2025. Notably, industry giants such as Disney, Netflix, and Universal Pictures shoot films abroad in locations like Britain and Canada. Additionally, according to ProPro Survey, California ranks sixth among the preferred filming destinations for executives over the next two years, trailing behind Toronto, Britain, Vancouver, Central Europe, and Australia.

As for the current situation, the organization that stands for the significant film studios, namely the Motion Picture Association, has yet to issue any statement or comment.

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2025-05-05 09:26