The president also slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom as &34;weak and incompetent.&34; Donald Trump once again threatens to impose 100 percent tariff on all m

The president also slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom as "weak and incompetent."

Donald Trump once again threatens to impose 100 percent tariff on all movies made outside of America

The president also slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom as "weak and incompetent."

By Shania Russell

Shania Russell

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September 29, 2025 11:27 a.m. ET

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President Donald Trump is renewing his threat to impose a 100 percent tariff on all films produced outside of the United States.

In a Monday morning social media tirade, Trump once again set his sights on Hollywood, attacking California Gov. Gavin Newsom and promising big tariffs on movies made overseas.

"Our movie making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing 'candy from a baby,'" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "California, with its weak and incompetent Governor, has been particularly hard hit! 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!"

Representatives for the White House did not immediately respond to **'s request for comment.

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If this presidential vow sounds familiar, it's because Trump made a similar declaration in May, deeming foreign productions a "national security threat" to the American movie industry and arguing that they bring "messaging and propaganda" into the country. "We want movies made in America again," he concluded that post.

At the time, a White House spokesperson confirmed to ** that no such tariff had yet been enacted.

"Although no final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made, the Administration is exploring all options to deliver on President Trump's directive to safeguard our country's national and economic security while Making Hollywood Great Again," White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement.

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There remains uncertainty about how such a tariff would be implemented, particularly when it comes to titles that are co-financed and co-produced. And for his part, Trump offered no further details or a timeline for the tariffs in either announcement.

Jon Voight; Sylvester Stallone; Mel Gibson.

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While some Hollywood stars prefer shooting close to home, many productions have opted to shoot in locations that offer lucrative tax incentives, like the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Nonprofit FilmLA reported in April that shooting in the city was down 22.4 percent from January to March.

State lawmakers have proposed beefing up the tax credit that productions receive for filming in California. Newson recently pushed to increase the state's incentive program. Meanwhile, Trump has his own plans for "improving" Hollywood.

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Shortly before his January inauguration, Trump announced that he would appoint Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight as special ambassadors to "a great but very troubled place, Hollywood, California." When the president's initial announcement about his 100 percent tariff drew ire online, Voight argued that Trump has "been treated unfairly" by Hollywood: "How about enthusiasm and gratitude?"

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