President Trump proposed a 100% tariff on foreign films to prevent the flight of movie production from the U.S., but many in Hollywood and the global film industry are not in favor of this idea.
Key Points
Film industry has been shifting away from Hollywood and the U.S. for years
California's attempts to offer tax incentives to filmmakers have not been successful
Trump's proposed tariff is seen as a way to protect the American film industry
Pros
Incentivizes film production to stay in the U.S.
Could potentially boost the American film industry
Cons
May lead to backlash from Hollywood and global film industry
Could result in unintended consequences such as increased use of A.I. in filmmaking