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Job Losses: Crew members, technicians, and support staff—who have historically had little say in creative decisions—would be directly impacted. The move of production overseas has already sidelined many of these workers.
Industry Disruption: Hollywood’s ecosystem relies on a vast network of jobs and businesses that suffer when production shifts abroad. A tariff could exacerbate unemployment and economic downturns in areas heavily dependent on film production.
Impact on Domestic Content: If filming costs skyrocket domestically, studios might reduce the number of projects or delay productions altogether, further stifling the industry’s growth and cultural output within the U.S.