'We're seeing that global conversation play out in real time'

A general view of the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California.

Hollywood 'isn't just an American enterprise anymore'

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published 16 May 2025

'Hollywood doesn't need tariffs. It needs investment'

Felipe Patterson at Newsweek

Trump's tariffs "won't revive the film industry, they'll hasten its downfall," says Felipe Patterson. Hollywood "isn't just an American enterprise anymore." It's an "intricate, interdependent ecosystem that thrives on global exchange — financially, creatively, and logistically." A "100% tax on foreign-made films wouldn't just be economically shortsighted — it would undercut the very collaborative spirit that's kept Hollywood relevant." If the "goal is to rejuvenate American filmmaking, there's a better way forward." In "short: build the industry and incentivize it."

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Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.