Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Non-US Movies

In a surprising move, United States President Donald Trump has announced via social media that he will impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the United States, labeling the practice as a "national security threat." In his statement, Trump expressed concerns about the decline of the American movie industry, citing foreign incentives that lure filmmakers away from the U.S.

"The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death," Trump wrote. "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. This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda! Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!"

The mechanics of how this tariff would be implemented remain ambiguous, leaving many questions about which productions would be affected. Many countries, including the UK, Australia, and various European nations, offer attractive tax incentives that encourage overseas filming. However, the allure of shooting in exotic locations is also a significant factor for many productions, which adds another layer of complexity to Trump's decree.

The potential impact on international franchises such as James Bond, John Wick, Extraction, or Mission: Impossible, which often feature scenes shot around the world, remains uncertain. Similarly, the effect on upcoming films like F1, which are filmed on international race tracks, is yet to be determined.

It's also unclear how this tariff would apply to movies currently in production or already completed. The exclusion of TV productions from the plan raises further questions. Additionally, there is the potential for retaliatory actions from other countries, which could impact the global distribution and reception of American films.