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Hollywood Faces Production Crisis Amid Trump's Tariff Turmoil

4/18/2025

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Hollywood is bracing for turbulence as President Trump's shifting tariffs cast a shadow over production costs for essential materials like lumber and fabric. With fears of price hikes soaring up to 30%, industry insiders are stockpiling supplies. This uncertainty could drive productions abroad, compounding the struggles from COVID-19 and recent strikes, putting countless domestic film and television jobs at risk.

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Hollywood is bracing for turbulence as President Trump's shifting tariffs cast a shadow over production costs for essential materials like lumber and fabric. With fears of price hikes soaring up to 30%, industry insiders are stockpiling supplies. This uncertainty could drive productions abroad, compounding the struggles from COVID-19 and recent strikes, putting countless domestic film and television jobs at risk.