Trump Plans 100% Tariff on Foreign Films, Impacting Hollywood and Marvel

Former President Donald Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on all movies produced abroad entering the United States, citing foreign tax incentives as a threat to the domestic film industry and national security. This move has triggered concern and uncertainty within Hollywood, particularly for studios like Disney and Marvel, which often film major productions in countries such as the UK to benefit from generous subsidies. Industry experts and insiders point out that enforcement could be complicated, as many films are international co-productions and intellectual property rather than tangible goods, raising questions about how and when the tariffs would apply. The proposed policy is intended to redirect production back to the U.S., but critics warn it may disrupt international trade relations, increase costs for studios, and complicate global film distribution. There is also widespread confusion over whether television series and streaming content, especially from international operations like Netflix, would be affected. The announcement follows high-level discussions at Mar-a-Lago with prominent actors, positioning the tariff as a response to the perceived decline of American entertainment jobs.