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Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The Economist

Nick Marro

Michael Snipes

Karl Schamotta

Robert Handfield

Peterson Institute for International Economics

Arun Sundaram

Alan Siger

National Retail Federation

Gabe Horwitz

Monica Morlacco

Mary Lovely

Felix Tintelnot

Scott Harris

Stephen Tapp

Ed Brzytwa

Michael Clemens

Rachel Friedberg

Steve Hanke

John A. Konrad V

Laurence Ales

Joe Rodriguez

Jean-Baptiste Wautier

"The prices of electronics would definitely go up."

The tariffs will "increase prices for everything that's imported, and that includes food."

Trump tariffs would "raise prices even more for consumers."

"I am extremely confident that food will get more expensive."

Trump's tariffs would "increase the cost of US manufacturing."

"Trump is about to make every American pay even more for coffee."

"Tariffs would disrupt supply chains and increase production costs."

Will the Proposed Trump Tariffs Increase the Price of Groceries/Goods/Services?

U.S. President Trump announced on Monday through Truth Social that he will impose a 100% tariff "on any and all" movies made outside the U.S., stating that the film industry has been "stolen" from America by other countries offering incentives.

Donald Trump

Truth Social

The Hill

U.S. President Trump announced on Monday through Truth Social that he will impose a 100% tariff "on any and all" movies made outside the U.S., stating that the film industry has been "stolen" from America by other countries offering incentives.

The proposed tariff would mark the first time Trump has imposed duties on a service rather than a physical good, though he provided no details on when or how the tariff would be implemented or enforced.</span

ABC7 Los Angeles

Newsmax

The proposed tariff would mark the first time Trump has imposed duties on a service rather than a physical good, though he provided no details on when or how the tariff would be implemented or enforced.

Hollywood studios frequently film overseas in countries like the UK, Canada and Australia to take advantage of lower labor costs, tax incentives and rebates, despite American actors and directors preferring to work domestically.</span

New York Post

Hollywood studios frequently film overseas in countries like the UK, Canada and Australia to take advantage of lower labor costs, tax incentives and rebates, despite American actors and directors preferring to work domestically.

Industry analysts warn that tariffs calculated on box office sales could prevent many films from turning a profit, while production-based tariffs would likely result in higher ticket prices and licensing fees for consumers.</span

Industry analysts warn that tariffs calculated on box office sales could prevent many films from turning a profit, while production-based tariffs would likely result in higher ticket prices and licensing fees for consumers.

The British film industry could face significant impact, as international investment accounted for 87% of spending on UK films last year, though Trump previously suggested James Bond productions would be exempt.</span

The Times

The British film industry could face significant impact, as international investment accounted for 87% of spending on UK films last year, though Trump previously suggested James Bond productions would be exempt.

Movie-related stocks showed mixed reactions to the announcement, with Netflix shares opening down 1% while AMC and Disney opened higher, as the entertainment industry faces ongoing challenges from streaming platforms.</span

Movie-related stocks showed mixed reactions to the announcement, with Netflix shares opening down 1% while AMC and Disney opened higher, as the entertainment industry faces ongoing challenges from streaming platforms.

Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Movies

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