Trump Renews Tariff Threat on Films Made Outside the U.S., Still Doesn't Make Sense

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

49% : He also suggested to Trump collaborating on a national federal incentive that would offer similar benefits, though no formal proposal has occurred.
45% : Though filmmaking is increasingly moving overseas at an alarming speed and to places like Hungary, which offer large tax credits, tariffs such as these would likely only encourage more decampment of production, as IndieWire previously reported.
45% : Also earlier this year, Governor Newsom (whom Trump is referring to here) signed a $750 million tax credit for film and TV made in California to help keep productions in the United States.
35% : President DJT" Trump made a similar announcement back on May 4, in which he proposed 100% tariffs on all movies made outside the U.S., deeming the increased move of productions abroad a "national security threat" and an effort to undermine American businesses.
32% : There remains the question of can Trump even do this?
28% : When Trump threatened tariffs this past Spring, the White House shortly after walked back his remarks.
20% : President Trump is once again threatening to impose tariffs on film productions outside the United States, he shared on the Truth Social platform Monday morning.

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