Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made movies threatens the deeply integrated Canada-U.S. film production ecosystem, risking thousands of middle-class jobs on both sides of the border. The policy, if enforced, would disrupt co-productions, digital transmissions, and cross-border filming key pillars of North America’s entertainment sector. Canadian hubs like Toronto, Vancouver, and Alberta, which host major U.S. productions due to skilled crews and cost efficiencies, face potential project cancellations, capital flight, and long-term industry decline. Ontario Premier Doug Ford and B.C. Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon warned of economic fallout, emphasizing that U.S. studios rely on Canadian infrastructure and talent. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce labeled the move a direct threat to binational trade partnerships, noting that films are made collaboratively, not merely traded. Legal ambiguities (e.g., digital distribution bypassing ports) and retaliatory measures could further destabilize the sector, triggering financial losses for studios, producers, and local economies dependent on film revenue. The uncertainty alone may deter future investments, accelerating job losses and regional economic strain in provinces like British Columbia and Ontario.
Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/11455799/donald-trump-tariffs-movies-furniture/
TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/motionpictureassociation
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