Reference Message Network reported on May 6 that according to a report by Agence France-Presse on May 5, the Canadian film industry association warned on May 5 that the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 100% tariff on films produced abroad would cause economic difficulties for both Canada and the United States.
Trump's latest announcement of the tariff measures has shocked the global film industry, and the specific details are still unknown.
The report said that the Canadian Media Producers Association condemned the "uncertainty" in a statement, saying that the new tariffs "will cause significant disruptions on both sides of the Canada-US border" and "economic difficulties".
The Canadian Film Technicians Union expressed concern that Hollywood films and large American television projects are often filmed in Canada, with thousands of jobs at risk.
Bernard Lariviere, chairman of the union, explained: "One third of our members work on American film and television productions."
The report mentioned that Hollywood is facing competition from countries offering attractive tax incentives to attract film shoots. A recent survey of some production company executives showed that the top five filming locations they favored in 2025 and 2026 were all outside the United States.
On this list, Toronto, the largest city in Canada, ranked first, while Vancouver, located on the west coast of Canada, ranked third.
A statement from City Hall in Toronto on May 5 said they were "working to learn more details to understand the potential impact on the city's film industry." (Translated by Lin Xiaoxuan)
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