Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made movies

Multiple independent and reputable news outlets, including The Independent, CNN Business, Axios, and the Associated Press, confirm that President Donald Trump publicly threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the United States. This announcement was made via his Truth Social platform and other public statements around late September 2025. Trump framed this tariff as a response to what he described as the U.S. Movie industry being 'stolen' by foreign countries and blamed California's governance for the industry's struggles.

However, several reports note that no final decision or legal mechanism for implementing this tariff has been clarified yet. The tariff would be notable as it targets a service (movies) rather than traditional goods, which is unusual in trade policy. While the threat is confirmed, practical details about enforcement and legal authority remain uncertain.