In a bold and controversial move, President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, declaring that the American film industry is “dying a very fast death.”
In a fiery statement, Trump warned that other nations are luring filmmakers away from U.S. soil by offering attractive financial incentives, leaving Hollywood and the broader American movie industry in disarray. Labeling the situation a “national security threat,” he said urgent intervention is required to protect domestic cinema from economic and ideological erosion.
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“Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated,” Trump stated. The former president accused rival nations not only of undercutting American film production but also of pushing messaging and propaganda through foreign-produced content, as told to Reuters.
In response, he revealed that he has directed the U.S. Trade Representative and the Department of Commerce to initiate the process of implementing a sweeping 100% tariff on all movies made outside the United States. In his words: “WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!”
Trump’s announcement represents one of his most aggressive forays into the entertainment sector, a domain historically dominated by American cultural influence. Hollywood has long been a symbol of U.S. soft power, but in recent years, the industry has struggled with soaring production costs, intense global competition, and a rapidly shifting digital marketplace.
According to Trump, these foreign incentives amount to an orchestrated effort to undercut American cinema. “The United States’ movie industry is dying ‘a very fast death,’” he reiterated, citing foreign subsidies as the core reason for the decline.
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The proposed policy is expected to ignite fierce debate within the film community and beyond. Critics warn that such protectionist tariffs could backfire, raising prices for consumers, straining international partnerships, and potentially isolating the U.S. from the global entertainment ecosystem.
Supporters, however, believe Trump’s stance could rejuvenate American filmmaking by encouraging studios to keep production stateside and reduce reliance on overseas markets. They argue that the move could drive local job creation and reignite the country’s prominence in global cinema.
As Trump eyes a potential return to the presidency, this proposal underscores his commitment to an “America First” approach—not just in manufacturing and trade, but now in the realm of cultural production as well. His message is clear: the future of American cinema must be made in America.
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