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Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power

Angela Watercutter

created: April 10, 2025, 4:19 p.m. | updated: April 14, 2025, 10 a.m.

On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.

2 months ago: WIRED