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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Overseas Films Amid Production Boom

10/19/2025

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President Donald J. Trump renewed threats to impose a 100% tariff on overseas films.
Filming for major projects, including Star Wars: Starfighter, continues in the United Kingdom, Hungary, and Australia.
Industry reaction remains subdued, with no evidence that studios are shifting production back to the United States.
Industry experts advocate federal tax incentives to boost domestic production.
The CREATE Act has bipartisan support in Congress.

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Story summary

President Donald J. Trump renewed threats to impose a 100% tariff on overseas films.
Filming for major projects, including Star Wars: Starfighter, continues in the United Kingdom, Hungary, and Australia.
Industry reaction remains subdued, with no evidence that studios are shifting production back to the United States.
Industry experts advocate federal tax incentives to boost domestic production.
The CREATE Act has bipartisan support in Congress.