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Trump’s Proposed 100% Film Tariffs Threaten UK Cinema Sector Amid Industry Challenges

President Trump’s renewed threat of 100% tariffs on foreign films could devastate Britain’s already fragile cinema sector. Industry leaders describe current film production as “miraculous” given multiple ongoing challenges.

Potential Tariff Impact on International Film Production

President Donald Trump’s renewed threat to impose 100% tariffs on movies produced outside the United States could significantly disrupt global film production dynamics, according to reports on potential trade measures. The proposed duties, which would apply to all foreign-produced films, represent a substantial escalation in efforts to protect domestic entertainment industries worldwide.