Trump threatens 100% tariffs on films made outside US

In a Sunday night post on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said he has authorised the Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative to impose a 100% tariff “on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands”
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after disembarking Marine One. File picture: Rod Lamkey Jr/AP

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after disembarking Marine One. File picture: Rod Lamkey Jr/AP

President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the US.

In a Sunday night post on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said he has authorised the Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative to impose a 100% tariff “on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands”.

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