It’s official. Back in May, Trump floated the idea of tariffs on Hollywood, and now they are here. Reuters broke that President Donald Trump confirmed today via a post on Truth Social that he is moving forward with a 100% tariff on all films produced overseas and imported into the United States. The administration is extending its protectionist trade policies directly into Hollywood.For filmmakers, this isn't just a headline. This is a huge shift that will redefine your career, your budget, and the stories you're able to tell as soon as it is implemented. Let's dive into it. What Does a 100% Tariff Mean? This morning, President Trump took us to Truth Social to drop this bomb. You can read the whole thing below. Unfortunately, the Trump administration has not yet come up with a solid plan of action for how these things will roll out. So we will have to deal with some hypotheticals below. What Does This Mean For Hollywood? Like we've said in our tariff posts in the past, this policy seems to ignore the fundamental reality of 21st-century filmmaking.Again, all we have is a post to go off with no actual plans, but let's go over a few key items that really change what happens with movies. Is a movie "made" where it's shot? Where the VFX are rendered? Where it's financed?Those three issues will dramatically change how these tariffs work and who they affect. Modern blockbusters are global products. Think of a superhero film shot...
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