Former President Trump is reportedly considering proposals that could impose a 100 percent tariff on films imported into the United States. The move, if implemented, would send shock waves through the global film industry, potentially altering production and distribution models worldwide.
Details of the specific proposal remain under discussion, but sources close to the former president suggest the tariffs are being eyed as a way to bolster domestic film production and potentially generate revenue.
The prospect of such high tariffs has already drawn concern from international studios and filmmakers who rely on the U.S. market for significant revenue and distribution.
Separately, comments from US officials regarding European politics have drawn a sharp rebuke. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance criticized Germany's domestic spy agency for labeling the far-right AfD party as an extremist group.
Rubio reportedly called the German decision “tyranny in disguise.” Vance also voiced opposition to the move.
The German foreign ministry rejected the US criticism, stating it “strongly rejects” criticism by Rubio. A spokesman described the insinuations contained in the comments as "unfounded."
Germany had posted on X that the decision to label the AfD was a matter of German democracy and the result of an independent investigation to protect its Constitution and rule of law.
The ministry added that independent courts would have the final say on the matter.
