Trump Wants Hollywood Blockbusters and Imported Sofas Outlawed Unless Made in the U.S.

Donald Trump is once again using tariffs as his weapon of choice, this time targeting two industries he claims have been stolen from the United States: furniture manufacturing and Hollywood filmmaking.

In a pair of new social media posts, Trump promised to impose “substantial tariffs” on countries that export furniture into the U.S. without producing it domestically. He specifically called out North Carolina, a state once known as the furniture capital of America, which he said has lost its entire industry to China and other foreign markets. Trump didn’t stop there. He also took aim at the entertainment business, accusing other countries of “stealing” America’s movie industry. In his words, it’s been like “taking candy from a baby.”

He blamed California’s leadership for letting Hollywood production slip away overseas, saying the state has been “particularly hard hit.” To address the issue, Trump announced plans for a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, a move that would significantly reshape the global film market and could raise costs for streaming platforms, movie theaters, and ultimately, American viewers. Critics argue that tariffs like these could drive up consumer prices and spark retaliation from other countries, while supporters see it as Trump doubling down on his “America First” agenda by protecting U.S. No clear details have been released on when or how these tariffs would be enforced, but Trump made it clear he’s ready to take action.