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Indian films face a tariff twist in Trump script
Business Standard
|May 06, 2025
Mixed reviews as industry reacts to 100% tariff on foreign films
The Indian film industry has given a mixed response to US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 100 per cent tariff "on any or all movies coming into the country (US) that are produced in foreign lands".
While some executives believe it could deliver a major financial blow to the theatrical business, others say it won't substantially affect the broader film industry.
This story is from the May 06, 2025 edition of Business Standard.
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