Trump tariffs make another major blowback in the entertainment industry; Croatian sites where the 'Game of Thrones' TV show was filmed are under immense pressure

In recent news, the Trump administration’s tariffs on movies have caused a lot of blowback in the entertainment industry. Recently, the Croatian castle where the global series ‘Game of Thrones’ TV show is filmed is next under the chopping block. Donald Trump’s imposition of approximately 100% tariffs on films shot outside of the United States of America has brought forth major issues for many in the film and entertainment industry.

‘Game of Thrones’ castle under major threatAccording to reports from Reuters, locals from Dubrovnik have expressed major concern surrounding the new tariff impositions and what they may mean for the historical site. Famous film producer Igor Aleksandar Nola, in a statement, said, "There have been huge disruptions because of the tariffs that Trump plans to introduce."

The producer continued sharing that funds have now been put on standby. He shared that "Part of the financing coming from banks and investment funds for audio-visual arts has been on standby because of the uncertainty."

Central European sites have been time and time again, popular options for the film industry to create dramatic and extravagant shots. The architecture as well as the cheap cost of filming, had also massively boosted the international filming projects, which Trump’s tariffs now directly threaten.

Tourism will also be affectedWherever these popular films and TV series are shot, it becomes a popular destination for visitors from all around the globe. Lack of film projects can also directly affect the region's tourism industry. A tourist guide from Dubrovnik, Ivan Vukovic, talked about the matter at hand. He shared that "The film and ‘Game of Thrones’ have changed Dubrovnik for sure," while talking about how his ‘Game of Thrones’ tour is the most popular one and that approximately 1,000 guests join the tour regularly. "All of this created a big economic boom," he continued.

As of right now, Trump has not shared any more details regarding the tariffs and how and when they will be applied to the entertainment and film industry. The mayor of Dubrovnik, Mate Frankovic, also shared his thoughts on the matter, though his opinion countered most worries. He shared in the report that "I honestly cannot imagine a single serious U.S. film and large production without including a major European city."

Dubrovnik is a popular tourist destination because the ‘Game of Thrones’ TV series, along with ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,’ was shot here. The tourism industry usually thrives, as the region receives a footfall of 1.4 million tourists every year.