Trump Says He’s Instituting a “100% Tariff” on Films Produced Outside of the U.S. Because the “Movie Industry in America Is Dying”

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In an unexpected announcement that might cause ripples within the entertainment sector, President Trump has ordered his administration to impose a 100% tax on foreign films entering the United States if they weren’t made domestically.

On Sunday, I took action by authorizing the Departments of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative to implement a tariff. (First-person perspective from a hypothetical gamer discussing geopolitical events)

The American film industry is rapidly declining, he stated. Many foreign countries are enticing our movie makers and production studios to leave the U.S., which is causing significant damage to Hollywood and other affected regions within the country. This trend, driven by foreign nations, poses a potential national security risk. Moreover, it serves as a form of communication and influence, or what can be interpreted as messaging and propaganda.

Consequently, I’m giving permission for the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to initiate the procedure for imposing a 100% tax on all foreign-produced movies entering our nation. We aim to boost movie production within the U.S. again!

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve noticed that for quite some time, the movie industry has been drawn towards nations like the UK, Australia, Ireland, and Spain due to their appealing tax benefits.

Upcoming international films, which are quite costly, are set to release in the next few months. Will they benefit from a transition period and avoid tariffs, or will they face these additional charges?

In another words, the expensive movie titled “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (releasing on May 23) was filmed across the globe, and this worldwide filming is a significant factor that makes the franchise appealing. Unlike other productions, it chooses exotic locations for the visual appeal rather than tax benefits.

Lionsgat’s John Wick spinoff Ballerina (June 6) filmed in the Czech Republic.

Disney’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” set to release on December 19th, was filmed in New Zealand, a popular production site over the past two decades due to Peter Jackson, the director of “The Lord of the Rings” films, putting it on the cinematic map.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my concern over potential tariffs affecting Marvel Studios, my beloved cinematic universe. They’re currently filming the highly-anticipated “Avengers: Doomsday” (set for release on May 1, 2026) and planning to shoot the Sony co-production “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (due July 31, 2026) in London this year. The U.K.’s attractive tax incentives were instrumental in drawing production away from Atlanta, where blockbusters like “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame” were filmed.

It is anticipated that Disney’s Lucasfilm will film Ryan Gosling’s “Star Wars: Starfighter” (set for release on May 28, 2027) in the UK this year.

DC Studios, a competing comic book brand owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, is enhancing its presence in London, as they are set to film the movie “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” (releasing on June 26, 2026) in the city.

A thriving sector consists of economical, video-on-demand films often produced in countries like Romania and Bulgaria due to their affordable labor and tax benefits. These films frequently feature veteran action stars in their casts. (Imagine: budget-friendly movies with a focus on aging action heroes.)

Trump recently declared that he intends to impose at least a 10% tariff on goods from any nation engaging in trade with the U.S. This announcement sparked concerns about an impending recession, leading both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average to plummet. However, a week later, he announced that most of these tariffs would be temporarily halted, except those aimed at China. Since then, the stock market has shown signs of recovery.

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2025-05-05 03:30