White House Says ‘No Final Decisions’ Made Yet on Trump’s Movie Tariffs, Explores ‘All Options’ to ‘Make Hollywood Great Again’

A White House spokesman said Monday that “no final decisions” have been made on whether to impose a tariff on foreign-produced films, but that all options are being explored.
President Trump said on Sunday that he had authorized the U.S. Trade Representative and the Commerce Department to initiate steps to impose a 100% tariff on films made overseas.
“We Want Movies Made In America, Again!” Trump said on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying that the issue is a matter of national security.
The announcement left several questions unanswered, including how such a tariff would be imposed, what legal basis it would have, and whether it would encompass foreign-produced TV shows in addition to films. The White House did not clear up those questions Monday.
“Although no final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made, the Administration is exploring all options to deliver on President Trump’s directive...
President Trump said on Sunday that he had authorized the U.S. Trade Representative and the Commerce Department to initiate steps to impose a 100% tariff on films made overseas.
“We Want Movies Made In America, Again!” Trump said on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying that the issue is a matter of national security.
The announcement left several questions unanswered, including how such a tariff would be imposed, what legal basis it would have, and whether it would encompass foreign-produced TV shows in addition to films. The White House did not clear up those questions Monday.
“Although no final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made, the Administration is exploring all options to deliver on President Trump’s directive...
- 5/5/2025
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
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