President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-made films imported into the United States, citing a national security threat and financial incentives from other countries that he claims are luring filmmakers away from America. In a statement on Truth Social, he expressed concern over Hollywood’s decline, attributing part of the issue to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump stated that if foreign nations are unwilling to produce films in the U.S., they should face tariffs when importing movies.
He also referred to foreign films as “messaging and propaganda” aimed at undermining American interests. Trump’s comments come amid ongoing challenges faced by the American film industry, including labor strikes and the COVID-19 pandemic, which have led to a decline in production in California. FilmLA reported lower occupancy rates for soundstages in the area due to competing tax incentives in regions like the U.K., Ontario, and other U.S. states such as New York and Georgia.
Despite a general downturn, feature film production in Los Angeles saw an 18.8% increase last year, yet this figure still falls short of pre-pandemic levels. Trump previously appointed actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as special ambassadors to Hollywood to help revitalize the industry. Voight’s manager indicated plans to meet with Trump to discuss strategies for boosting domestic film production. In contrast, China recently implemented new tariffs on Hollywood films, although experts believe it will have minimal impact on the already declining box office returns from that market.
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