Group 1 - President Trump announced plans to impose substantial tariffs on countries that do not manufacture furniture in the United States, aiming to revitalize the domestic furniture industry, particularly in North Carolina [1][2] - Trump also threatened a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States, claiming that the U.S. film industry has been adversely affected by foreign competition [2][4] - The announcement has led to a decline in Netflix's stock by 1.3% in premarket trading, reflecting investor concerns over the uncertainty surrounding the proposed tariffs [3] Group 2 - The proposed tariffs on foreign films and furniture have raised questions about their implementation and valuation for duty-collection, given the global nature of film production and the complexities involved [5][6] - Trump has already enacted a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 50% import tax on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, effective from the upcoming Wednesday [6]
Trump threatens fresh tariffs related to furniture, movies