"No — as of now, the 100 % tariff on Hollywood films made outside the U.S. is not fully enacted. It's still in the proposal/threat stage.
Here's what the current status is and why uncertainty prevails:
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What's been announced
In late September 2025, Donald Trump declared that he would impose a 100 % tariff on all films produced outside the United States and imported into the U.S.
This is not a new idea — Trump first floated the idea earlier in 2025 in social media statements, citing concerns that foreign incentives are drawing U.S. film production abroad.
Trump said he was authorizing the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin the process of implementing such a tariff.
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What isn't in place yet (or is unclear)
The White House and relevant agencies have not made any final decisions.
The legal basis, enforcement mechanisms, and how the tariff would apply (especially in today's digital/streaming world) remain vague.
It's not clear how to define a "foreign-made" film in a globalized industry: many films are shot in multiple countries, have mixed production credits, or rely on international post-production.
No starting date for implementation has been established.
Given the complexity of film as both a goods + services / intellectual property product, it's unclear how a tariff (traditionally a goods import tax) would square with existing trade law.
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Bottom line
The 100 % movie tariff is not yet in force — it remains an announced proposal under consideration. The White House has acknowledged the idea, but the agencies and Congress still must figure out how (or whether) to implement it, and legal, logistical, and technical challenges remain.
If you like, I can dig into whether Congress or courts have weighed in already or whether this is likely to move forward. Do you want me to check that?
