Trump slaps 100% tariffs on foreign films, expands trade war to furniture

Alleging that the American film industry has been “stolen” by other countries, US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside the United States.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that other nations had taken away the movie-making business from the US “like stealing candy from a baby.”

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Criticizing California’s Governor as “weak and incompetent,” Trump said the state—home to Hollywood—was among the hardest hit by the shift of film production overseas.

“Therefore, in order to solve this long-time, never-ending problem, I will be imposing a 100% tariff on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DJT,” he wrote.

The announcement comes just days after Trump imposed a 100 per cent tariff on “branded and patented” pharmaceutical imports to the United States, with exemptions for companies already building manufacturing plants domestically.

“Starting October 1, 2025, we will be imposing a 100 per cent tariff on any branded or patented pharmaceutical product, unless a company is building its pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in America,” Trump said.

The pharmaceutical tariffs, Trump argued, are part of his administration’s efforts to reduce US dependence on foreign supply chains. Despite criticism, he has defended the measures, claiming they are generating revenue for the country.

Additionally, Trump announced new tariffs on furniture imports, including a 50 per cent levy on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and related products, along with a 30 per cent tariff on upholstered furniture, effective October 1, 2025.