Actress Kristen Stewart is speaking out against new tariff proposals that target movies made outside of the United States. She described the plans as “terrifying” and argued that they make it nearly impossible for filmmakers to work freely. Because of these rising costs and restrictions, Stewart chose to film her latest project in Latvia rather than the U.S.
The dispute stems from a push to bring movie production back to America. The current administration claims the film industry is “dying” because jobs are being stolen by other countries. To combat this, steep taxes have been proposed on any American films produced abroad. Stewart believes these policies are breaking the reality of how modern movies are actually made.
The tension between Stewart and the president is not new. Their history dates back to 2012, long before his political career began. At that time, he frequently posted on social media about Stewart’s personal life and relationships. Stewart recently reflected on those comments, calling the personal fixation on her life “weird.”
Due to the changing professional climate, Stewart admitted she may not stay in the U.S. much longer. While she currently splits her time between Los Angeles and New York, she feels she can no longer create her art freely at home. She plans to continue making films in Europe to share with American audiences from abroad.