Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to slap a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States, a move he claims will “protect” Hollywood from foreign competition.
In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump wrote:
“Our movie making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing ‘candy from a baby. California with its weak and incompetent governor has been particularly hard hit. Therefore, in order to solve this long time, never ending problem, I will be imposing a 100% tariff on any and all movies that are made outside the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Make America great again. President DJT.”
Hollywood has long depended on international locations such as Canada, the UK, and Australia for tax incentives, financing, and production resources. Analysts warn that Trump’s proposed tariff could send shockwaves through the global film industry—raising production costs, disrupting workflows, and potentially driving up ticket prices for consumers.
While some labor leaders, including the Teamsters, have welcomed the move as a way to safeguard U.S. film jobs, critics fear it could harm the very industry it seeks to protect.
The tariff proposal is part of a wider set of trade measures Trump has floated, including duties on imported furniture, branded drugs, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. Neither the White House nor major studios like Warner Bros. and Netflix have officially responded, though reports suggest both stocks dipped following the announcement.
