Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Foreign Films

President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States, claiming that foreign incentives are drawing American filmmakers and studios away, thereby threatening the domestic movie industry. Trump characterized the issue as a national security threat linked to foreign messaging and propaganda, and has directed the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin the tariff process. The proposal is light on implementation details, raising questions about its feasibility, especially regarding digital streaming and whether it would cover television and other media. Trump has also appointed Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight as special ambassadors to help revitalize Hollywood, though concrete results from this initiative remain unclear. Critics argue that the move could harm the industry further and note that American productions often film abroad to take advantage of foreign tax incentives. The announcement has sparked debate over its potential economic and cultural impacts, especially considering the globalized nature of film production.