White House Says “No Final Decisions” Have Been Made on Movie Tariffs, Still “Exploring All Options”

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Despite recent speculation about potential tariffs on foreign movies stemming from President Donald Trump’s remarks, it was announced by the White House on Monday that no definitive decisions regarding foreign film tariffs have been reached yet.

As a gamer, I’d put it like this: “I’ve heard the Administration is seriously considering various strategies to uphold our nation’s safety and prosperity, as per President Trump’s orders. They’re looking into different ways to strengthen Hollywood too, as part of the plan to Make Hollywood Great Again.

The remark implies that more details about the tariffs, including their specifics, methods of application, and so forth, might require some time before they are disclosed. Additionally, it hints that the White House could be investigating potential legal routes for imposing these tariffs, as there can be complications and ambiguities when levying a tariff on a service instead of a tangible product.

On Sunday evening, Trump declared new tariffs, expressing concern about the rapid decline of the American film industry, suggesting that a 100% tariff might offer a solution. He instructed the Commerce Department and the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate investigations into possible measures.

News of this development swiftly spread throughout the sector, sparking curiosity among executives, directors, and others involved about its potential impact on their ventures and operations. The declaration, however, seemed to generate more queries than solutions, as there was ambiguity over whether it would pertain to television series, online movies, collaborative projects, or films that had portions produced in the U.S. and other parts produced overseas.

Donald Trump has appointed three prominent figures from Hollywood – Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson – as special envoys. Voight has been working on a strategy to encourage more film production within the U.S., but it’s uncertain whether tariff adjustments were included in this plan.

Meanwhile, Gibson plans to start working on his next project, a sequel to The Passion of the Christ, later this summer in Italy. If tariffs are implemented, this film could potentially be affected.

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2025-05-05 18:25