Group 1 - President Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States, claiming that the U.S. film industry is being "stolen" by other countries [1] - The potential targets for the tariff include foreign co-productions, independent foreign films, and foreign films brought in by streaming platforms [1] - This would mark the first time tariffs are imposed on a service industry rather than physical goods, highlighting the film industry's role as a soft power asset for the U.S. [1] Group 2 - Trump's Hollywood "ambassador" Jon Voight and advisor Steven Paul presented a revitalization plan for the U.S. film industry, which includes federal tax incentives and significant modifications to tax laws [4] - Critics argue that the tariffs could significantly impact the U.S. entertainment industry and that implementation would be complex, potentially leading to higher costs for film distributors or consumers [4] - The trend of U.S. filmmakers opting for overseas production due to lower labor and production costs has been noted, with examples like "Avatar" being filmed in New Zealand [4] Group 3 - The U.S. box office revenue was nearly $12 billion in 2018 but plummeted to just over $2 billion during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a subsequent recovery that has not returned to pre-pandemic levels [5] - The number of major releases in U.S. theaters has significantly decreased, with total box office revenue not exceeding $9 billion since the pandemic [5] - The proposed tariffs could exacerbate the challenges faced by the U.S. entertainment industry, which is already struggling with reduced box office performance [5]
特朗普重提对海外制作电影征收100%关税,最终或转嫁给美国观众
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-29 18:34