The president of the United States, Donald Trumpannounced the immediate imposition of A 100% tariff to all films produced outside the country that are distributed in the US market. The measure, communicated through its social social network social, seeks, according to the president, “Revitalize the national film industry”which he considers in “rapid decline” due to tax incentives and aid that other countries offer to attract filming and studies outside the US.
Trump authorized al Commerce Department and the Commercial Representative Officeled by Howard Lutnick and Jamieson Gerer, to implement the tax immediately. In his message, the president described the situation as a “joint effort of other nations” that, in his opinion, represents “A threat to national security” and A “propaganda” vehicle. “We want cinema made in the United States again!” Proclaimed the president, who did not offer details about the mechanism of application of the new tariff or clarified whether he will affect international co -productions.
Tariff confrontation with China grows
The decision is part of the escalation of the Commercial War promoted by Trump Administrationwhich has already imposed tariffs on dozens of countries and It has caused reprisals, especially from China, the second most important market for Hollywood. Analysts and former officials warn that the measure could trigger international reprisals and seriously affect the American industry, which exports a significant part of its film production.
The film industry in the United States, especially in California, he has experienced A fall in local production in the last decadepartly due to the competition of countries that offer tax advantages. Producers and experts alert about the possible negative impact of the measure both on the economy and in the US commercial and cultural relations.
Foreign cinema is also very relevant in the North American country, since works such as the Brazilian ‘I’m still here’ or the French ‘Emilia Pérez’ They were among the nominees for best film in the last edition of the Oscar Awards.
