Trump proposes 100% tariff on films ‘produced in foreign lands’, including NZ

Trump proposes 100% tariff on films ‘produced in foreign lands’, including NZ
Donald Trump has released no details about how he proposes to implement the services tariff. (Image: Getty)
Dileepa Fonseka
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill says proposed film tariffs could pose major issues for New Zealand’s film industry if they go ahead.“The US President’s announcement via Truth Social (a social media platform) that he has instructed officials to place a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States would have far-reaching implications for Auckland’s and New Zealand's screen industry,” he said.Hill said the screen industry was an important sector in Auckland. “The screen in...

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