Donald Trump has repeated his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films not made in the US, claiming the American industry had been 'stolen' by other countries. He said on Monday that California had been heavily affected and the levy would 'solve this long time, never ending problem'. In May, the US president expressed intentions to discuss his plan with Hollywood executives, asserting that America's film industry was dying at a 'very fast death'. Trump's announcement comes alongside a new wave of tariffs that includes a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports. On his Truth Social platform, Trump stated: Our movie making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other countries, just like stealing 'candy from a baby.' He specifically targeted California, mentioning its 'weak and incompetent Governor' as a factor in the industry's struggles. The specifics of the tariff implementation remain unclear; it’s uncertain if it would apply to streaming services or how it would be calculated. Analysts doubt the tax's feasibility, highlighting that many filmmakers choose international locations due to better tax incentives. As global production continues to grow, questions arise about defining an 'American-made' film amid a diverse industry landscape. Meanwhile, multiple major US-produced films—including 'Deadpool' and 'Wicked'—have been shot abroad, emphasizing the challenges of re-establishing American dominance in film production.