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USTR raises concern with foreign video restrictions amid Trump call for tariffs

( May 22, 2025, 21:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Office of the US Trade Representative raised fresh concerns with how countries handle film, video and media content in a thread on X, which comes after President Donald Trump called for an exploration of tariffs on foreign-made movies. USTR said more than 80 countries provide production tax incentives to encourage filming and called out China for blocking website access and imposing licensing restrictions for foreign video and media content. USTR also raised concerns with restrictions and policies in Australia, India, Vietnam, Brazil, India and Canada.Statement follows:...

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