Proposed 100% tariff on non-US films

Posted Tuesday 13 May 2025

Proposed 100% tariff on non-US films

As you may be aware, President Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on “any and all movies coming into our country that are produced in foreign lands.” While the proposal currently lacks detail and certainty, WIFT will continue to monitor the situation closely and assess any potential impact on our members and the wider New Zealand screen industry.

In the meantime if you wish to read commentary on the proposal, you may find the following links useful:

https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/05-05-2025/lacking-in-logic-the-nz-screen-industry-reacts-to-trumps-100-tariff-on-non-us-films

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018985921/president-trump-announces-100-percent-tariffs-for-non-us-made-films "

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/white-house-clarifies-trump-movie-tariff-1236207216/

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/560182/trump-s-hollywood-tariff-threat-is-already-unravelling