Former President Trump announced via social media his intention to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States, framing the move as a national security issue. He directed the United States Trade Representative to initiate the process.
The Motion Picture Association, representing major Hollywood studios, declined to comment. The proposal leaves many questions unanswered, such as the scope of the tariff: would it apply to all foreign films, regardless of distribution method or involvement of foreign tax incentives and post-production work?
While many movies shown in the U.S. are primarily U.S.-produced, the industry increasingly uses foreign locations for filming due to cost savings. A significant portion of the production process, including filming, often takes place overseas.