President Trump has announced plans to impose a levy on on American films made outside the country. It's a bold move that could have serious consequences for the global film industry. What do these proposed tariffs mean for the UK film sector, and is this a savvy strategy to revive a struggling Hollywood or just another salvo in Trump’s culture war against liberal America?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest:Ed Potton, Commissioning Editor and Writer, The TimesHadley Freeman, Columnist and Features Writer, The Sunday TimesHost: Jane MulkerrinsProducer: Euan DawtreyFurther reading:‘A collective capitulation to fear’: How Hollywood bowed to TrumpWill James Bond leave Pinewood for LA? UK film industry reacts to TrumpClips: Home Alone 2. © 1992 20th Century Studios. Director: Chris Columbus, The Apprentice. © 2024 Tailored Films. Director: Ali Abbasi, CNN, New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Real Time with Bill Maher.Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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