#Trump President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States that enter the U.S. market. This announcement was made on Sunday, May 4, 2025, through his social network Truth Social.

What does this tariff imply?

The tariff would double the distribution cost of foreign films in the U.S., affecting both international productions and co-productions with U.S. participation. Trump justified the measure by arguing that the domestic film industry is in decline due to the tax incentives that other countries offer to attract productions, which, according to him, represents a threat to national security and an instrument of "propaganda."

Reactions and consequences

The international film industry has expressed concern about this measure. In Australia, for example, where productions such as "Aquaman" and "Elvis" have been filmed, there is fear that the tariff will severely impact the sector, which has generated more than 20,000 jobs since 2015.

Additionally, there is uncertainty about how the tariff will be implemented, especially in the case of films that are co-productions between the U.S. and other countries. The measure could also trigger trade reprisals; in fact, China has already announced restrictions on the import of Hollywood films in response to U.S. tariffs.

What’s next?

Although Trump has authorized the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate the implementation process of the tariff, no concrete details have yet been provided regarding its application.