U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he is taking action to protect the American movie industry by starting the process of placing a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the United States.
In a post shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump claimed that the American movie business is “dying a very fast death.” He said other countries are attracting U.S. filmmakers and studios by offering better deals and incentives, pulling them away from Hollywood and other American production centers.
According to Trump, this trend is causing serious damage to the U.S. film industry and should be seen as a national security issue. He expressed concern that America is losing one of its most important cultural exports.
“Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated,” Trump wrote. “The movie industry in America must be protected.”
As a solution, Trump stated that he has directed both the U.S. Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to start the process of imposing a 100% tariff on all foreign-produced movies entering the country.
“We want movies made in America, again!” Trump added, using a tone similar to his previous campaign slogans.
This proposed move could significantly impact the global movie market and the way international films are distributed in the U.S. If enacted, the policy could make foreign movies much more expensive for American viewers and streaming platforms, while encouraging studios to bring production back to the U.S.
Trump has mentioned movies many times in past speeches, often criticizing what he sees as a decline in quality and patriotism in Hollywood. His latest comments and proposed action suggest he wants to return the focus of the industry to American soil and values.
With five references to movies in his Sunday post, Trump made it clear that the film industry is now firmly in his political spotlight.