*President Donald Trump declared on Monday that he plans to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, while also threatening “substantial Tariffs” on countries that do not manufacture furniture domestically. As CNBC reports, the announcements, shared via Truth Social, left several critical details about the proposals unclear.
Trump argued that American industries have been unfairly undercut by foreign competition. “Our movie making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing ‘candy from a baby,’” he wrote. “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 of the United States.”
This is not the first time Trump has threatened tariffs on foreign films; a similar announcement was made in May, though no action followed. The White House later downplayed the statement, leaving questions about whether there is any difference between the previous threat and the current one.
Trump also addressed the furniture sector, writing, “I will be imposing substantial Tariffs on any Country that does not make its furniture in the United States.”
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Hollywood figures quickly criticized the proposed film tariffs. Charles Wessler, producer of “Green Book,” told TMZ that forcing all productions to remain in the U.S. would devastate the industry, harming creativity, budgets, and jobs. Wessler pointed out that many acclaimed movies require international locations. He also warned that retaliatory tariffs could disrupt the global film market.
The U.S. film industry is already facing significant challenges. FilmLA reports a 22.4% drop in on-location shoot days during early 2025, marking one of the weakest quarters in recent memory. In response, the Los Angeles City Council voted to explore measures to make local filming more competitive. Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, who introduced the motion, called it a crucial effort to “revitalizing local filming production” and protect middle-class industry workers. The plan aims to reduce permit fees, streamline regulations, and enhance L.A.’s standing as a global production hub.
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