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The Hollywood industry and its associated economic and creative ecosystems have responded with confusion, skepticism, and frustration. Notably, questions abound about how such tariffs could be implemented practically, given that movies are intellectual property rather than tangible goods shipped across borders.
Legal and Practical Challenges
Experts point out that tariffs typically apply to physical goods, such as imported electronics or raw materials, not digital products like films. Films are distributed digitally or through licensing agreements, which complicates tariff enforcement.