Coverage dated May 18, 2025

‘Cinema doesn’t ship that way’: Wes Anderson mocks Donald Trump’s film tariff plans in Cannes

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While acknowledging he is ‘not an expert in that area of economics’, the director criticised Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on films ‘from foreign lands’

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Breitbart News
Director Wes Anderson Says Trump's Movie Tariff Proposal 'Means He's Going to Take All the Money' (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 18, 2025
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Film director Wes Anderson took a shot at Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign films during his comments at the Cannes Film Festival.
The Guardian
‘Cinema doesn’t ship that way’: Wes Anderson mocks Donald Trump’s film tariff plans in Cannes (opens The Guardian)
Published May 18, 2025
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While acknowledging he is ‘not an expert in that area of economics’, the director criticised Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on films ‘from foreign lands’
Deadline
‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Director Wes Anderson Questions Trump Tariffs: “Does That Mean You Can Hold Up The Movie In Customs?” (opens Deadline)
Published May 18, 2025
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At 'The Phoenician Scheme' press conference in Cannes, filmmaker Wes Anderson mocked Donald Trump's planned tariffs: "Can you hold up the movie in customs?"
Variety
Wes Anderson Mocks Trump’s Movie Tariffs at Cannes: ‘Can You Hold Up the Movie in Customs? It Doesn’t Ship That Way’ (opens Variety)
Published May 18, 2025
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Wes Anderson addressed Trump's proposed foreign film tariff at a Cannes press conference for his new film “The Phoenician Scheme."
Forbes
Wes Anderson Reacts To Trump’s Movie Tariff At Cannes: ‘Can You Hold Up The Movie In Customs?’ (opens Forbes)
Published May 18, 2025
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Wes Anderson adresses President Trump's plan to impose 100% tariff on foreign films during a press conference for 'The Phoenician Scheme' at the Cannes Film Festival.
Rolling Stone
Wes Anderson Questions Logic Behind Trump's Movie Tariffs: 'It Doesn't Ship That Way' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published May 18, 2025
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Wes Anderson questions Donald Trump's plan to impose a 100 percent tariff on American movies made outside of the U.S. at Cannes Film Festival 2025.