Hollywood’s production exodus sparks fierce debate. Sarah Whitten uncovers why tax breaks abroad lure filmmakers, threatening local jobs and prompting California’s incentive boost and Trump’s tariff talk. Complex industry ties and economics make tariffs risky. Experts urge smarter incentives over retaliation to revive U.S. film. More here: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/29/trump-movie-tariffs-why-production-has-left-hollywood.html #SarahWhitten #Hollywood #FilmProduction #Tariffs #California #GlobalCompetition #MovieIndustry #TaxIncentives #Trump #EntertainmentBusiness
Why movie production has moved out of the U.S. — and what a tariff could mean for Hollywood

Movie productions have been moving out of the U.S. for years, but efforts are being made to change that. Tariffs could complicate those plans.

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