Plot thickens in film tariffs threat – Australian government vows to fight 100% levies by US
May 8, 2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish #TrumpTariffs #Brisbane
The international film industry is raising alarms over Donald Trump’s proposal to impos
May 8, 2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish #TrumpTariffs #Brisbane
The international film industry is raising alarms over Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-produced movies. Australia, a popular destination for Hollywood productions thanks to its competitive costs and tax breaks, could be severely affected. The Australian government says it will oppose the levies “unequivocally” and engage directly with the US to reconsider.
Al Jazeera’s Sarah Clarke reports from Brisbane.