Trump proposes a 100% tariff on foreign films—despite a US trade surplus in movies
In 2023, US films earned a $15.3 bn surplus. 70% of global box-office came from outside the US
Tariffs could backfire. Hollywood is a key pillar of America’s global cultural influence
Would it affect US-made films shot abroad or streaming giants like Netflix? Unclear
Studios film overseas to cut costs. Rivals offer better tax breaks than the US
It leads the global film industry. Tariffs won’t help—it needs smarter incentives