US President Donald Trump has announced that he will place a 100% tariff on movies from outside the US, a decision that could shake the entire global film industry. This marks the first time a US president has extended protectionist trade policies into the cultural sector.

Trump revealed the plan on his Truth Social account, saying American moviemaking was “being stolen” by other countries. He compared it to “ stealing candy from a baby .” His comments suggest he sees Trump foreign film tariffs as a way to protect Hollywood from international competition.

The announcement immediately raised many questions. It is unclear what legal powers Trump can use to enforce such a US import duty on international films. The White House has not explained how the tariffs would work, and major studios

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