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Trump's announcement was made via a Truth Social post, in which he criticized the current state of Hollywood and its international dealings. He claimed that the U.S. movie industry is “dying” due to foreign incentives diversifying production outside the U.S. and described this movement as a "concerted effort" by other nations, framing it as a national security threat that also involves propaganda.
He ordered the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to immediately begin instituting a 100% tariff on movies from foreign lands, emphasizing that "We want movies made in America." While the statement was clear, it left many questions about the feasibility and scope of such a policy.