US President, Donald Trump, has announced fresh economic measures as part of his administration’s protectionist agenda, revealing that he intends to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the country.
The latest declaration, which Trump made in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, comes on the heels of his government’s recently unveiled visa policy reforms, including stricter H-1B visa rules that have stirred heated debate globally.
As part of these immigration-related changes, employers in the United States are now mandated to pay a hefty one-time fee of $100,000 for every new H-1B petition they file. This move, according to Trump, is intended to protect American workers and reduce systemic abuses that have long plagued the visa program. Furthermore, the US government has introduced policies that allow for the revocation of student visas over certain offenses, such as speeding tickets, while also implementing AI-powered systems to monitor student-led protests across campuses.
Trump Targets Hollywood’s Global Competition
In his fiery Truth Social post, Trump lamented what he called the “theft” of America’s movie industry by foreign competitors, particularly highlighting the role of states like California, which he claimed had suffered immensely under “weak and incompetent leadership.” He framed the new 100% tariff as a corrective measure to reclaim dominance for American cinema on the world stage.
[/p]Read Trump’s Statement Below:
“Our movie-making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing ‘candy from a baby.’ California with its weak and incompetent governor has been particularly hard hit. Therefore, in order to solve this long-time, never-ending problem, I will be imposing a 100% tariff on any and all movies that are made outside the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Make America Great Again. — President DJT.”
Wider Context
This dramatic announcement has sparked conversations not only within Hollywood but also across international film industries. Observers note that the policy, if enforced, could reshape global film distribution, impacting streaming giants, cinema operators, and foreign producers who rely heavily on the American market. Some critics have already argued that the move may trigger retaliatory tariffs from other nations and escalate trade tensions.
Interestingly, Trump’s latest cultural and economic move comes as the United States was ranked 128th in the Global Peace Index (GPI) for 2024, a reflection of the challenges currently facing the nation domestically and abroad.
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