Fears Trump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry

Union warns 100% levy could be ‘knockout blow’ and urges ministers to defend sector and those who work in itUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on movies made outside the US could wipe out the UK film industry, ministers have been warned, as they came under immediate pressure to prioritise the issue in trade talks with the White House.In an extraordinary intervention, Trump announced his intention to impose the levy on all movies “produced in foreign lands”, stating that the US film industry was facing a “very fast death” as a result of incentives being offered overseas. The UK is among the countries offering film-makers generous tax incentives. Continue reading...

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