April Palmerlee says US–Australia creative ties will remain strong despite new trade move.
The Hollywood sign stands at dusk in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 27, 2023. Mario Tama/Getty Images
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A week after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on films made outside the United States, the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) acknowledged the move had raised legitimate concerns.
While the proposed measures were worrying, AmCham CEO April Palmerlee said it would not undo decades of collaboration between Hollywood and the Australian screen sector.
Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
