Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Foreign Films and Furniture Imports

President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies, a plan aimed at reviving the U.S. film industry by discouraging productions from shooting outside the country. Trump characterizes foreign-shot films as "stolen" from America and compares this to "stealing candy from a baby," while criticizing California's leadership for failing to protect Hollywood. The tariffs would target movies produced overseas, although details and the logistics of enforcing such tariffs remain unclear, raising questions about practical implementation. This move is part of a broader tariff strategy that also includes substantial tariffs on foreign-made furniture, intended to revive U.S. manufacturing jobs but potentially raising consumer costs. Industry experts and analysts express concern that these tariffs could disrupt global trade and have significant economic ramifications. Despite earlier discussions involving Trump's envoy to Hollywood about federal tax incentives to support domestic production, no concrete plans have emerged, and the administration's approach appears focused on trade penalties to counteract "runaway productions."