Trump trade tariff targets non-U.S. movies with 100% levy
Monday, May 5, 2025, 7:21 am
In a bold move that could upend international film production, President Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on non-U.S. movies. The measure, seen as a drastic deterrent to foreign filming incentives, simultaneously champions domestic projects while adding yet another dramatic twist to his trade policy theatrics.
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Canadian provinces debate film tariffs’ impact on local production
Proposed tariffs on films made outside of America are putting a dark cloud over Calgary's vibrant filmmaking industry — which is the fourth-largest of its kind in Canada.
'It's hard to unpack (Trump's) statement because it's simplifying it in a way that doesn't reflect ... how (the industry) works,' said Calgary-based director and producer Michael Peterson
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier David Eby says the provincial film industry should not "panic" over a plan by U.S. President Donald Trump to put a 100 per cent tariff on foreign films, adding that the implementation challenges would be "profound."
Industry experts dissect global film tariff strategy
U.S. President Donald Trump has set his sights on Hollywood, threatening tariffs and other policies to discourage companies from making films abroad.
'For now I think it's just very vague. I'm not sure what else to say except that the devil will be in the details,' says one Canadian studio head
Ne pas montrer un film aux États-Unis ou l’y produire entièrement? C’est le dilemme posé aux productions mondialisées.
Toronto film industry bracing for tariff shock
Trump’s movie tariff could be a ‘hand grenade’ to Toronto’s film industry: ACTRA CP24
In 2023, Canada's film and TV industry had $12.2 billion worth of production, and contributed roughly $14 billion to Canada's Gross Domestic Product with Toronto often standing in for U.S. cities.
Trump’s movie tariff would be ‘devastating’ for Toronto’s film industry: Chow CP24
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