WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a stunning and controversial move, former President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on foreign-produced movies, igniting a firestorm of debate within the entertainment industry and beyond. During a rally-style event held in Florida, Trump declared that Hollywood had been “selling out” to foreign interests and vowed to “take back control of our screens.”
The proposed tariffs would apply to films produced outside the United States, including international blockbusters, art-house cinema, and even co-productions with American studios. Trump’s plan is framed as a measure to “protect American culture” and “boost domestic film production,” but critics are calling it a blatant attempt to stoke nationalism and isolate the U.S. from global creative exchange.