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UK Film Industry Crisis: Trump’s Proposed 100% Movie Tariff Could Destroy British Cinema Jobs
Hollywood studios and UK filmmakers sound alarm as Trump threatens to impose 100% tariffs on foreign films, risking £4.7bn UK production sector and thousands of British jobs
Breaking News: Trump Targets UK Film Industry
Former President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made films, specifically naming the UK as a target in his effort to "bring Hollywood back to its golden age." The shocking proposal has sent emergency meetings underway between UK government officials and film industry leaders.
Why This Matters for the UK
- £1.9bn annual revenue from international film production at risk
- 83% increase in US film investment in UK last year
- Thousands of jobs for British crew, studios, and freelancers in jeopardy
- Major franchises like Star Wars, Barbie, and Mission Impossible filmed in UK
Industry Warns of "Knockout Blow"
Philippa Childs, head of Bectu union, stated: "This could wipe out the British film industry overnight. After COVID and production slowdowns, these tariffs would be catastrophic for tens of thousands of workers."
UK Government Response
- Emergency talks underway with film executives
- Culture committee demands urgent action in US trade negotiations
- Officials warn tariffs would backfire on Hollywood studios relying on UK talent
Global Film Industry Impact
- Los Angeles production already down 40% in past decade
- China recently cut US film imports amid trade wars
- California Governor Gavin Newsom challenges Trump’s legal authority
What Happens Next?
With Starmer’s government under pressure to protect the UK’s £4.7bn film and TV production industry, all eyes are on Washington. Will Trump follow through? Could this spark a UK-Hollywood trade war?