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Film production is already hard. Tariffs could make it worse

President Donald Trump is proposing 100% tariffs on foreign-made films. But where does a tariff begin for a movie? Unlike a shoe or a phone, a movie starts and ends in a variety of locations, from scripts to casting calls.

By Alex Cohen • May 6, 2025 • 7m Listen

President Donald Trump is proposing 100% tariffs on foreign-made films. But where does a tariff begin for a movie? Unlike a shoe or a phone, a movie starts and ends in a variety of locations, from scripts to casting calls.

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Film production is already hard. Tariffs could make it worse

President Donald Trump is proposing 100% tariffs on foreign-made films. But where does a tariff begin for a movie? Unlike a shoe or a phone, a movie starts and ends in a variety of locations, from scripts to casting calls.

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KCRW Reports

Film production is already hard. Tariffs could make it worse

President Donald Trump is proposing 100% tariffs on foreign-made films. But where does a tariff begin for a movie? Unlike a shoe or a phone, a movie starts and ends in a variety of locations, from scripts to casting calls.

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