Trump plans 100% tariff on foreign films, draws international opposition

Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on films produced outside the United States and imported into the country, declaring foreign-made movies a national security threat and claiming that overseas incentives are undermining America's film industry. The proposal, made via social media, has triggered strong reactions from Hollywood executives, who warn the move could be catastrophic for an industry already struggling from recent production declines and natural disasters. Internationally, officials from Australia and New Zealand have stated they will defend their domestic film sectors, while industry figures in India and the UK are closely monitoring the situation. Critics argue that such tariffs could provoke damaging retaliation and note the lack of clarity regarding how the policy would be implemented, given the global nature of modern film production. No detailed implementation plan has been provided, leaving both international partners and Hollywood uncertain about the future impact. Industry insiders fear that the move could further destabilize global film collaborations and distribution.