Mon, 05 May 2025

Mon, 05 May 2025 Trump film tariffs to be part of UK-US trade talks

It comes as moviemakers worry the UK's thriving film industry could be hit by the new tariff threat.

*US President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on foreign-made films to help America's "dying" movie industry
*UK film sector worth £1.36 billion, employs over 195,000 people
*Trade union Bectu warns of "knock-out blow" for UK freelancers if US productions are pulled
*Uncertainty around whether tariffs will affect co-productions or just British films exported to the US
*UK government says taking a "calm and steady approach" to trade negotiations with Washington
*US administration claims exploring options to safeguard national and economic security, while making Hollywood great again
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