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Wes Anderson Criticizes Trump's 100% Foreign Film Tariff Proposal at Cannes

The filmmaker questioned the feasibility and legality of the proposed tariffs, calling attention to its potential economic and cultural implications.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he arrives for a meeting with the House Republican Conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington. Wes Anderson during the 78th International Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals, Cannes.
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Cannes 2025: Wes Anderson Takes A Dig At Donald Trump's Movie Tariffs Plan, Says 'It Doesn't Ship That Way'

Overview

  • President Donald Trump proposed a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films, framing it as a national security measure to boost U.S. film production.
  • Wes Anderson, speaking at the Cannes Film Festival, mocked the plan, questioning its practicality and joking about logistical enforcement challenges like 'holding up movies in customs.'
  • The White House has stated that no final decisions have been made on the tariff proposal, with officials still exploring ways to support domestic filmmaking.
  • Industry figures, including Anderson and Richard Linklater, have criticized the proposal as impractical and potentially harmful to cultural exchange and global collaboration.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom has advocated for a $7.5 billion federal tax credit program as an alternative to tariffs, aiming to incentivize U.S.-based film production.