International Law,
Administrative/Regulatory
Jun. 5, 2025
Trump's foreign film tariff: Legal drama meets industry doubts
President Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign films raises legal doubts, while actor Jon Voight and Gov. Newsom offer tax credit plans to boost U.S. film production.
President Trump announced on social media his intent to impose a 100% tariff on films produced overseas, framing it as a national security measure to "Make Hollywood Great Again." He claimed foreign governments had "stolen" U.S. moviemaking jobs with generous subsidies and that films from abroad constituted propaganda. While no final decisions have been made, this announcement has left the industry debating what the end game might b...
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