Staff Reports
President Trump’s latest move has the usual suspects clutching their pearls. His plan for a 100% tariff on foreign-made films sent Wall Street into a tizzy on Monday, and who could blame our traders? They’re so used to hopping on whatever globalist bandwagon passes by. The mere whisper of America-first economics causes them to panic as if their cushy bonuses depend on foreign box office sales. Well, maybe they do. Could it be time for Hollywood to wake up and put their country first for a change?
These Wall Street types think President Trump’s proposal is a disaster. But maybe he’s shaking our financial elite out of their self-serving slumber. American movies were once symbols of our culture and creativity. Now, it’s like Hollywood bends over backwards to please every overseas market instead of supporting the American dream. Of course, to the globalist-minded liberals, making America the star again might sound like a step back. But, for the rest of us, it means protecting jobs and reclaiming cultural pride.
The liberal establishment and their cronies on Wall Street fear any policy that puts America first. These tariffs could force big studios to turn their focus back home and invest in American talent and stories. Are the liberals afraid that audiences might actually prefer films that reflect their values, instead of some watered-down, globalist-approved message? Hollywood used to be a beacon of American ingenuity, and Trump, like any great director, is calling for a bold rewrite of the script.
President Trump's proposal to slap a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the U.S. reverberated across Wall Street markets Monday. https://t.co/ZdBg9693qx
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) May 5, 2025
Let’s be real. Foreign movies aren’t struggling for exposure. Consider the buzz and critical acclaim they receive, often outselling American films. Trump’s tariff is merely leveling the playing field. It’s high time we stop pretending America doesn’t still lead the world in creativity. Trump’s push for economic equality on the silver screen should inspire American filmmakers to tell stories that resonate at home rather than pander abroad.
The market trembles at every Trump tweet or policy because it fears change. But is it so radical to want an industry so critical to American culture to reflect truly American values? This new tariff is a call to reimagine, re-engage, and reinvest. Is shaming the liberal elite for neglecting our rich American spirit really so outrageous? Perhaps they could use a reminder: With great power comes great responsibility—or maybe they just need a new script.
