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Disney Studios Seeks Collaboration Amid Tariff Threats

5/10/2025

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The Walt Disney Studios is open to working with the Trump administration as tariff discussions heat up. CFO Hugh Johnston highlighted the potential advantages for the film industry, warning that proposed 100% tariffs on foreign productions could jeopardize Disney's operations and threaten jobs, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in filmmaking.

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The Walt Disney Studios is open to working with the Trump administration as tariff discussions heat up. CFO Hugh Johnston highlighted the potential advantages for the film industry, warning that proposed 100% tariffs on foreign productions could jeopardize Disney's operations and threaten jobs, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in filmmaking.