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International Industry Ponders Impact of Second Trump Presidency

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Scott Roxborough
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Hollywood braces for impact as former president Trump clinches a comeback victory, with concerns spanning trade, incentives, and industry relations with Washington.
beat sheet
  • Trump's aggressive trade policies with China could hamper Hollywood's access to the lucrative Chinese market, where American films earned $797.3 million in 2024, despite waning popularity.
  • State-level production incentives in Republican-controlled states may remain robust, providing a silver lining for the industry, as major indie hubs are located in 'red' regions.
call sheet
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, Guillermo Blanco, Jim Robison, Jean Prewitt, Thom Tillis, Gavin Newsom, George Hamilton, Beijing-based Red Brief, TheGseven, Lunar Pictures, IFTA, Motion Picture Association, Protagonist Pictures, Venom: The Last Dance
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