Trump vs. Hollywood: “We Want Movies Made in America, Again!”
President Donald Trump has a new target — and it’s not China or TikTok this time. It’s Hollywood.
In a recent speech, Trump declared that he wants to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside the U.S., saying, “We want movies made in America, again!” The proposal is part of a larger push to bring back American manufacturing — but now, he’s applying that same logic to the film industry.
Trump claims the U.S. film business has been hollowed out by foreign production deals and overseas tax breaks. He says his plan would restore jobs, boost the economy, and reignite the golden age of American-made movies.
So… What Would This Even Mean?
If this goes into effect, it would mean any film made abroad would get slapped with a 100% import tax. That includes major blockbusters like Deadpool & Wolverine (filmed in Canada), Dune: Part Two (Hungary), and Knives Out (Greece and the UK).
Studios often film internationally to save money, access unique locations, and cash in on generous tax incentives. Forcing everything back to the U.S. could raise production costs significantly — not to mention limit creative flexibility.
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Hollywood’s Reaction? Quiet… For Now.
There’s been no official response yet from major studios, but industry insiders are skeptical. Critics argue that this move is less about cinema and more about campaign-style messaging. Plus, let’s be real: no one's building a faux Paris set in Pittsburgh just to avoid a tariff.
That said, many American cities — like Atlanta, Albuquerque, and even parts of Oklahoma — have become hotbeds for domestic production thanks to local tax credits. So it’s not like Hollywood has totally ghosted the U.S.
The Bigger Picture
Whether or not this policy sticks, it’s clear Trump is leaning hard into the America First playbook — now with a cinematic twist. And with the 2026 midterms already casting a shadow, this might be more about headlines than Hollywood.
🎬 Scoop POV: The film industry isn’t shaking just yet, but politics has officially entered the chat. Again.
