Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on films made in foreign countries, claiming that incentives offered by other nations are undermining the U.S. film industry, which he says is dying a "very fast death." He called the trend a “national security threat” and emphasized the cultural influence of foreign-made films, declaring “WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!” However, Trump’s proposal lacks clarity—leaving unanswered questions about whether the tariff would apply to American productions filmed abroad, streaming platforms, or how U.S. films will be defined. Critics, including industry leaders and unions in the UK and elsewhere, warn the tariffs could be devastating for international film collaboration and risk triggering retaliatory measures. Major provinces like Ontario and British Columbia, along with countries such as the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, have benefitted from film production relocating due to tax incentives and lower costs. The UK’s media union Bectu cautioned that the move could severely damage recovery in the post-pandemic film sector, while Australia and New Zealand voiced strong support for their local industries. Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs since returning to office has already caused disruption in global trade, with China recently reducing its import quota of American films in response to broader U.S. trade policies. Meanwhile, Hollywood still faces challenges, with production spending down 26% in 2023 according to ProdPro, despite remaining a global hub. (ICE TORONTO)

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