Trump assures James Bond franchise no concern over tariffs
Title: Trump's Tariff Chat: A Sean Connery-Fueled Bond Exemption?
Keywords: Donald Trump, James Bond, Film, Tariffs, United States
Trump's Tariff Brouhaha:
Donald Trump ignited a storm when he announced plans for 100% tariffs on films created beyond the US borders. This bombshell, dropped via social media, sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry[2]. But what about the beloved James Bond franchise?
James Bond Gets a Lifeline:
During a press conference concerning a UK-US trade deal, Trump clarified his plans, asserting that he will impose tariffs on foreign films. Notably, Trump claimed that these measures will incentivize American moviemakers to return home[3]. Yet, he assured the iconic British spy, 007, that it’d have "nothing to worry about."
Sean Connery and a Special Bargain:
Trump's affinity for Sean Connery, the original James Bond, may have played a part in this exemption. As Trump reminisced, Connery had played a crucial role in obtaining zoning permissions for Trump's golf courses in Aberdeen[4]. "Sean Connery was a great guy," Trump hailed, further adding, "James Bond has nothing to worry about, that I can tell you."
Tariff-Related Chaos:
The intricate processes behind Trump’s tariff proposals remain unclear, with the details still under wraps[5]. For instance, it's uncertain whether these tariffs will apply to American productions that are partially filmed abroad.
Rebooted 007:
As the James Bond franchise undergoes a reboot, producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are onboard to bring a fresh chapter to audiences[6]. Amazon MGM's Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll revealed that the duo is currently working on the film in London[7].
The Bond Search Continues:
With the casting search for the next James Bond underway, one thing is certain: the lucky, tariff-exempt 007 will make history in this new endeavor[8].
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- The tariffs proposed by Donald Trump on foreign films, including the James Bond franchise, were clarified during a press conference regarding a UK-US trade deal, where Trump mentioned a possible exemption for the British spy.
- Trump's affinity for the original James Bond actor, Sean Connery, may have influenced his decision to exempt the James Bond films from the proposed tariffs, given their shared connection through Trump's golf courses in Aberdeen.
- The intricate details surrounding Trump’s tariff proposals remain unclear, leaving unanswered questions about whether these tariffs will apply to American productions that are partially filmed abroad.
- As the James Bond franchise reboots, with producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman working to bring a new chapter to audiences in London, the tariff-exempt 007 will make history in this new endeavor, with the casting search ongoing.
