American Chamber of Commerce Confident US–Australia Film Links Will Withstand Trump Tariff

April Palmerlee says US–Australia creative ties will remain strong despite new trade move.
American Chamber of Commerce Confident US–Australia Film Links Will Withstand Trump Tariff
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A week after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on films made outside the United States, the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) acknowledged the move had raised legitimate concerns.

While the proposed measures were worrying, AmCham CEO April Palmerlee said it would not undo decades of collaboration between Hollywood and the Australian screen sector.