Hollywood’s Influence Limited: China Restricts Film Imports as Trade Tensions Erode Box Office

In a strategic countermeasure to U.S. tariffs, China has implemented restrictions on importing Hollywood films. This action follows the trade measures initiated by President Trump, and analysts suggest the impact on the global film industry may be limited. Hollywood films make up only 5% of China’s box office revenue, a figure dwarfed by domestic productions that dominate the market with an 80% share.