China Slashes U.S. Film Imports as Trump Tariffs Escalate Trade War Tensions

China is striking back at the United States in the escalating trade war, announcing on April 10, 2025, that it will "moderately reduce" the number of American films imported into the country, a move that threatens Hollywood’s access to the world’s second-largest film market. The decision, made public by the China Film Administration, comes in direct response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on Chinese goods, which the White House confirms now total an unprecedented 145%. The administration cites the tariffs as a reason for diminishing Chinese audience favorability toward American films, stating, “The wrong action. . .