U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States, citing national security concerns and the decline of domestic film production.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed foreign nations were undermining Hollywood and described the trend as both economic and ideological. He directed federal agencies, including the Department of Commerce, to begin implementing the tariff, though no specifics were provided regarding its scope or enforcement.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the administration was moving forward with the directive. The potential policy has raised concerns across the global entertainment industry, particularly in countries like Ireland, the UK, and Canada, which benefit from U.S. productions seeking lower costs and tax incentives.
UK trade union Bectu warned the tariffs could severely impact British film workers, while industry data shows nearly half of high-budget film spending in 2023 occurred outside the U.S. In California, film production has dropped by 40% over the past decade, prompting calls for improved state-level incentives.
Trump, who earlier this year appointed actors Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson to lead efforts to revitalise the industry, reiterated his goal to bring movie production back to the U.S.
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