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Tom Cruise Mom keeps President Donald Trump’s idea of imposing tariffs on all films made outside the US
The actor appeared at a Korean event and promoted his upcoming film, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” Cruz was speaking at a Q&A panel with film director Christopher McCurley and some of his co-stars.
“I would like to ask this question to anyone asking this question,” the reporter asked that the question was translated from Korea to English by the moderator. Entertainment Weekly. “I saw this film and found out that it was filmed in many different places around the world, including Africa. Of course, we all know the tariffs President Donald Trump places on production and films overseas.
Tom Cruise was asked what he thought of films made abroad on the tariff proposals proposed by Donald Trump. (Jung Sung Jung/Getty Images, Andrew Harnik/Getty Images of Paramount)
The outlet shared that Cruise turned to McQuarrie and paused before telling the moderator he “want to answer questions about the film.”
“I think that’s a fair answer,” the moderator replied.
Cruise representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
According to IMDB, “Mission: Impossible – Final calculation” It was taken in London, South Africa and Norway from March 2022 to July 2023, with additional shots taken in March 2024.
Tom Cruise performed “Mission: Impossible – Final Calculations” in the UK, Norway and South Africa. (Gilbert Flores/Getty Images)
On May 4th, Trump brought up the idea of tariffs that would affect films made overseas in a post he shared in True Society.
“The American film industry is dying very quickly.” He wrote. “Other countries offer all sorts of incentives to keep filmmakers and studios away from the US. Hollywood and many other parts of the US are devastated. This is a coordinated effort by other countries and therefore a threat to national security.”
Trump continued, “It’s all else, in addition to message and propaganda! Therefore, I have approved the Department of Commerce and the US trade representative and have approved the process of starting a 100% tariff on every film that comes to our country that is produced overseas.
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Donald Trump is pushing for making films made in the US (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
the next day, White House spokesman Kush Desai told Fox News Digital: “While there hasn’t been a final decision on foreign film tariffs, the administration is exploring all the options to implement President Trump’s orders to protect our country’s national security while making Hollywood great again.”
In January, Trump nominated actors John Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone as Hollywood ambassadors, and earlier this month, Voight, along with special advisor Stephen Paul, presented a “comprehensive plan” to the president to save him. Film and TV industry.
Voight and Paul met with dozens of major film and television organizations (guilds, unions, studios and streamers) on what changes should be made to increase film production in the country, according to the statement.
Donald Trump created a special Hollywood ambassador for Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and John Voight in January. (Getty Images)
The meeting took place in person with Trump with him. Mar-a-lago residence in Florida It included Scott Karol, president of SP Media Group/Atlas Comics.
“The proposal includes federal tax incentives, significant changes to several tax laws, the establishment of joint production treaties with foreign countries, infrastructure subsidies for theater owners, film and television production companies, and post-production companies,” the statement said. “The proposal also focuses on vocational training and customs duties in certain limited circumstances.”
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“The President loves the entertainment business and the country, and he will help us make Hollywood great again,” Voight said.
“The American film industry and Hollywood are beacons to teach the world American dreams and engines for employment growth and career opportunities,” Paul said. “It is essential to preserve American leadership Film and TV production. ”
John Voight met President Donald Trump earlier this month at Mar Lago. (Stephen Paul)
He added: “We look forward to working with the administration, unions, studios and streamers to plan to keep the industry healthy and bring more work back to America.
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“By creating the right environment through smart incentives, updated policies and much-needed support, we can ensure that American production companies will thrive and more jobs will stay at home, and Hollywood will once again lead the world with creativity and innovation.”
Tracy Wright from Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
