Topic: Film Tariffs

President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States to bring production back to Los Angeles. Actor George Clooney responded by calling for federal tax incentives to support "below the line" workers like grips and cinematographers who are losing jobs to international markets.

At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d'Or and used his acceptance speech to attack President Trump. De Niro criticized the administration for cutting arts funding and proposing a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films. Supporters of the tariff argue it is a necessary measure to keep film production jobs within the United States.