Jonathan Pryce Slams Trump’s Movie Tariffs: “How Do You Police That?”

Jonathan Pryce, a renowned British actor on stage and screen (currently featured in AppleTV+’s popular series “Slow Horses”), appears to be expressing displeasure. There are speculations about his apprehension regarding re-entry into the country following his criticisms of President Donald Trump’s sudden movie tariff proclamation. However, this seems not to deter him from freely expressing his opinions, for which we are grateful.

At the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday, the actor famous for portraying Bond villain Eliot Carver (from Tomorrow Never Dies) shared some thoughts with Deadline. He mentioned that he intended to visit New York soon but wanted to keep things under wraps, jokingly adding, “I don’t want any trouble at the border.” He then voiced his displeasure about the unpredictable manner in which the current U.S. President formulates economic policy.

Pryce continued, noting that:

It’s troubling that Trump announces tariffs without providing specifics, causing everyone to worry because they don’t know the details. As a result, people in Cannes trying to negotiate deals are left in limbo until he clarifies what the tariffs entail and how he plans to enforce them.

Pryce continued, “Since it’s a global phenomenon, being digital, the question is, how can we enforce regulations over it?

Jonathan Pryce Isn’t Wrong In His Criticism Of Donald Trump’s Policy-making

It’s quite evident now that the sitting President of the United States has an unconventional approach when forming his opinions about making America great, as his slogan suggests. His recent proposal to impose a tariff on foreign films entering the country is no exception. Since he announced this plan through his own social media platform, Truth Social, it has been criticized and ridiculed by industry experts.

It appears that we owe Jon Voight for many of these changes, as reported exclusively by Deadline. The Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood’s special ambassador is said to have submitted a proposal to the president, aiming to rejuvenate Hollywood. This proposal suggested imposing a tariff equal to 120% of the value of any foreign production incentive received by a production that could have been made in the U.S., but was instead produced overseas.

It seems that many knowledgeable individuals within the Hollywood community are feeling both alarmed and disheartened due to the potential harm these tariffs could inflict on the entertainment industry. With Hollywood expanding beyond its Los Angeles roots to become a truly global endeavor, it’s challenging to envision these tariffs remaining unchanged, especially following discussions between Trump and studio executives. It’s intriguing to speculate whether or not Trump might rescind these tariffs entirely after consulting with industry experts who understand the intricacies of film production. What do you think the odds are on this happening?

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2025-05-12 04:59