Trump’s Shocking Tariff Plan: Why James Bond Is Safe But Other Movies Could Pay the Price!

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Just a few days ago, President Trump left many puzzled when he suggested imposing a 100% tariff on films produced outside the U.S. However, the specifics of this proposal are still unclear. Interestingly, it seems that there will be exceptions to this plan, with James Bond, specifically, being exempted.

During a recent press event about his new trade agreement with the UK, the president was inquired by The London Times about his strategy to revitalize Hollywood. Trump, as is customary, delivered a stream of mixed statements, saying, “You’re aware that we’re implementing tariffs on… films, the film industry.

We plan to implement certain taxes (tariffs) on these goods to encourage their production within our country since many of them are currently being manufactured overseas. Our aim is to significantly increase domestic manufacturing, as most of the resources and profits originate here.

At that moment, Trump mentioned Bond, discussing his past connections with the late Sean Connery, who seemed to have aided Trump in finishing Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen, Scotland. Trump further stated, “However, James Bond has no cause for concern, let me assure you.

Additionally, let me tell you that Sean Connery was more than just an acquaintance to me. It was through his influence that I managed to secure zoning permissions for my golf courses in Aberdeen. He simply said, “Allow the man to construct his golf courses,” when it seemed nearly impossible after four years of trying within Aberdeen… Sean Connery was truly a remarkable individual.

It’s clear that, if you’re friends with Trump, he seems to be willing to bend the rules in your favor, ensuring that regulations that apply generally don’t affect you specifically. Perhaps, much like Avengers in “Avengers: Doomsday” and Supergirl in “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,” who are both being filmed abroad currently, may find themselves subject to tariffs if Trump follows through on his promise.

“No Final Decisions” Have Been Made About Trump’s Tariff Plan

In light of the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and their impact on the film industry, the White House has communicated that no definite decisions have been made as of yet. This implies that it may take some time before Trump’s plan is fully implemented, if it gets implemented at all. As stated by White House representative Kush Desai:

While no definite choices regarding foreign film tariffs have been announced yet, the administration is actively investigating various strategies to fulfill the President’s mandate, ensuring the protection of our nation’s safety and prosperity, all in the pursuit of revitalizing Hollywood.

Back in the early part of this year, Trump tapped me, along with Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson, as special envoys to Tinseltown. Our mission? To devise a strategy that could rescue our beloved movie industry from its current predicament. Well, Jon Voight brought forth his proposed solution to the big man this week, which encompasses several key points:

1. Federal incentives for production and post-production to encourage more filmmaking within our borders.
2. Co-production treaties with foreign lands, fostering collaboration and shared creativity across continents.
3. Subsidies for theater owners to help them maintain their cinematic infrastructure.
4. The implementation of tariffs in specific situations, which, as you may recall, was the initial spark behind this whole saga.

Trump frequently speaks without much forethought, so it’s uncertain whether these tariffs will ever be implemented. If they are, it remains unclear if moviegoers might face higher ticket prices or if there could be additional increases in streaming subscription costs instead.

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2025-05-09 19:13