Canadian Film Industry Shrugs Off Trump's Tariff Threat on Movies
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 4:20 am
In an unexpected twist from Hollywood to the halls of power, Trump’s warning of imposing tariffs on foreign films has prompted a defiant response from Canada’s film industry. Critics dismiss the tariffs as exaggerated political theater, emphasizing that creative storytelling won’t be sidelined by protectionist policies.
Professionnels et experts considèrent l’idée inadaptée aux besoins de l’industrie.
The implementation issues would be ‘profound,’ the premier said, musing about $50 and $100 Netflix fees.
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