Trump imposes 100% tariffs on all movies made outside the United States

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Trump proposes a 100% tariff on foreign-made films to protect the US movie industry.
The move raises uncertainty for studios reliant on international box-office revenue and co-productions.
Legal and trade analysts question the basis for tariffs on films, which are considered intellectual property.
Modern films involve production, financing, and post-production across multiple countries, complicating enforcement.
Shares of Netflix dropped 1.5% following the announcement.
Studio executives are unsure how the tariff would be applied—whether to specific countries or all imports.

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