Trump accused other countries of “stealing” the U.S. film industry, likening the practice to “taking candy from a baby.” He claimed California has suffered the most, attributing this to the “weakness and incompetence” of the state’s governor.

According to Trump, the decision to impose these tariffs is a response to a “longstanding and endless problem” that undermines the American film industry. “Thank you for your attention to this matter,” he said, ending with his campaign slogan: “Make America Great Again.”