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Tom Cruise Declines to Address Trump's Proposed Film Tariffs at Seoul Event

During a press event for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Cruise deflected a question about the potential impact of President Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign-made films.

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Tom Cruise poses for a photo during a red carpet event for the film Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning in Seoul. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
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Overview

  • Tom Cruise avoided commenting on President Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign-made films during a press event in Seoul, keeping the focus on promoting his new movie.
  • A Korean reporter inquired about the film's overseas production and whether it would be affected by the proposed tariffs, but Cruise redirected the discussion back to the movie itself.
  • President Trump announced the potential tariffs on Truth Social, framing foreign film incentives as a national security threat, but the White House clarified that no final decisions have been made.
  • The Motion Picture Association has yet to issue a formal response or meet with the administration regarding the proposed policy, leaving the industry uncertain about its implications.
  • Fans praised Cruise’s decision to avoid political commentary, calling it a professional move to maintain focus on the film's promotion.