Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Foreign Films, Citing Harm to U.S. Cinema
WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all imported films, effective October 1st, in a move he says is designed to revitalize the American movie industry.The sweeping tariff will considerably increase the cost of foreign films shown in U.S. theaters and available for streaming, possibly impacting consumer access and international film distribution.
The action marks a continuation of Trump’s protectionist trade policies, extended to the entertainment sector. The governance argues that the U.S. film industry has been unfairly disadvantaged by foreign competition, leading to a decline in domestic production and job losses. The tariff aims to level the playing field, encouraging audiences to support American-made films and bolstering the nation’s creative economy. Beyond films, the new tariffs also include a 50% levy on kitchen cabinets and bath dressers, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks.
Trump’s announcement comes amid a broader pattern of escalating trade tensions with various countries, including allies. He has previously imposed tariffs on goods from India and Brazil, citing their purchases of Russian crude oil and, in the case of Brazil, the treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The latest measures signal a willingness to utilize tariffs as a tool to address a wide range of economic and political concerns.
the new tariffs are distributed as follows: 100% on imports of pharmaceutical medications, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bath dressers, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks.
With EFE data
