LONDON — May 9, 2025 — Former President Donald trump has declared the James Bond franchise safe from potential tariffs on foreign films. Following announcements of proposed tariffs on movies not made in America, Trump’s statement reassured fans of the long-running series.This declaration comes amid ongoing discussions about the impact of potential tariffs within the film industry,affecting many productions.
James Bond Safe From Tariffs, Trump Assures
Former President Donald Trump addresses concerns about potential tariffs on foreign films, specifically reassuring fans of the James Bond franchise.
Trump’s Tariff Talk and Hollywood’s Concerns
Former President Donald Trump recently sparked confusion in Hollywood by suggesting potential tariffs on films produced abroad. He authorized the United States commercial representative and the Commerce Department to initiate measures to impose a 100% tariff on the films produced abroad. This announcement raised questions about the future of international film productions, including the iconic James Bond series.
“James bond Has Nothing to Worry About”
Addressing these concerns, Trump stated definitively, But James Bond has nothing to worry about, I assure you.
He made this statement during a press conference when questioned about the tariff plan by The London Times. Trump elaborated on his intentions, saying:
As you know, we are imposing tariffs on … movies, filmmakers. And we are going to impose tariffs to return,as many of them have left the country. They all live here, money comes from here, everything comes from here, but produce them in other countries. So we are going to do something to return, perhaps to a large extent.
A Personal Connection to 007
Trump also shared a personal anecdote about his connection to the James Bond franchise through the late Sean Connery:
And you know, sean Connery was my friend. He was responsible for me to get the zoning in Aberdeen. He said: ‘That damn guy builds his golf courses.’ We had been in the process for four years, and it was unachievable in Aberdeen … it was a great guy, Sean Connery.
White House Clarification
Following Trump’s announcement, the White House issued a statement to clarify the situation. The statement indicated that no final decisions had been made regarding tariffs on foreign films. A spokesman stated:
The governance is exploring all the options to comply with the directive of President Trump to safeguard the national and economic security of our country, while seeking hollywood to be great again.
Hollywood’s Proposed Solutions
In response to the potential tariffs, Jon Voight and his producing partner, Steven Paul, presented a extensive plan to rescue the entertainment industry.This plan includes:
- Federal incentives for production and postproduction.
- Co-production treaties with foreign countries.
- Infrastructure subsidies for film room owners.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will James Bond movies be affected by tariffs?
- According to Donald Trump, no.
- What is the White House’s stance on tariffs for foreign films?
- The White House stated that no final decisions have been made.
- What solutions are being proposed to support the entertainment industry?
- Jon Voight and Steven Paul proposed federal incentives, co-production treaties, and infrastructure subsidies.
