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Trump Declares 100% Tariff on Foreign Films to ‘Save’ Hollywood

In a dramatic policy move announced via Truth Social on May 4, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, calling the declining U.S. movie industry a matter of “national security” and accusing international governments of using tax incentives as “messaging and propaganda.” Trump claimed that countries luring American filmmakers abroad were contributing to the “very fast death” of U.S.-based film production. Citing the nearly 40% drop in Los Angeles production over the past decade (as reported by FilmLA), Trump directed the U.S. Department of Commerce, now led by Secretary Howard Lutnick, to immediately begin implementation of the tariff policy. “We want movies made in America, again!” Trump posted, echoing his signature slogan. The specifics of how these tariffs would be imposed, whether on foreign or American studios filming overseas, remain unclear. Globally, content production spending is expected to hit $248 billion in 2025 (per Ampere Analysis), with international governments aggressively offering cash rebates and tax credits. The announcement signals a potential escalation in Trump’s protectionist trade stance—already a hallmark of his earlier tariffs on China, and could send ripples through the global entertainment and streaming industries.