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Trump's 100% Film Tariff Plan Alarms Global Industry

The U.S. government explores legal options for tariff enforcement as studios and international producers brace for potential fallout.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, sparking widespread confusion in the global film industry.
  • Industry leaders argue that films, classified as intellectual property rather than goods, may not legally qualify for tariffs under current trade laws.
  • U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is reviewing potential reclassification of films to enable tariff enforcement, leaving the industry in uncertainty.
  • German producer Oliver Berben warns that 30% of Constantin Film’s projects, including the upcoming 'Resident Evil' installment, would face significant cost increases.
  • Hollywood studio executives are convening a crisis summit to assess the potential economic and logistical impacts of the proposed tariffs.