Back 06 May 2025

‘Makes no sense’: Hollywood shocked by Trump’s film tariffs announcement ​  

Summary: Hollywood reacted with skepticism to President Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on foreign films. The industry, heavily reliant on international revenue and often filming abroad for creative reasons, believes the policy is impractical and could harm the US film industry. While there is agreement on the need to boost US film production, industry experts argue that tax incentives, not tariffs, are the solution.

Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/trump-tariff-order-on-movies-leaves-film-industry-flummoxed