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...

More Trade

Carmakers still scrambling to get rare-earth magnets
Cars

Carmakers still scrambling to get rare-earth magnets

A deal to free up Chinese shipments hasn’t sped up export approvals, companies say.

Selling Kiwifruit at Beijing’s $5b-a-year department store
Primary Sector

Selling Kiwifruit at Beijing’s $5b-a-year department store

Turns out the personal touch helps sell kiwifruit at a high-end Chinese supermarket.

Dileepa Fonseka 24 Jun 2025
Imports matter too
Opinion

Dileepa Fonseka: Imports matter too

What do NZers hope the PM is bringing back from China?

Dileepa Fonseka 23 Jun 2025
A $200b a year opportunity in cosmetics just opened up
Editor's Picks

A $200b a year opportunity in cosmetics just opened up

A de facto ban on beauty products exported from NZ to China has been lifted.

Dileepa Fonseka 19 Jun 2025