America received exceptional news that resonated deeply with patriots on Thursday morning. Two distinct but related developments signified significant wins on the global stage: the European Union opting to suspend retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. for 90 days, and China imposing restrictions on Hollywood film imports.
According to the Daily Mail, the European Union’s decision follows President Trump’s initiative to suspend tariffs on over 75 countries for the same duration. The exact list of countries benefiting from this decision remains vague, but the move indicates a possible thaw in trade tensions.
“We want to give negotiations a chance… if negotiations are not satisfactory, our countermeasures will kick in,”
— Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for America to embrace a zero-for-zero trade agreement on industrial goods, as reported here. However, it’s unlikely this proposal will appease President Trump, especially since von der Leyen omitted any mention of accepting American agricultural products, which the EU often dismisses as inferior.
In another twist, the Chinese government retaliated against Trump’s tariff strategies by curbing imports of Hollywood films, a move that aligns with some conservative sentiments. The China Film Administration declared that this decision reflects market demands and audience preferences, as detailed here.
“The wrong action of the U.S. government to abuse tariffs on China will inevitably further reduce the domestic audience’s favorability towards American films. We will follow the market rules, respect the audience’s choice, and moderately reduce the number of American films imported.”
— China Film Administration
This sentiment was echoed by the National Film Administration, which confirmed the decrease in American film imports on their website.
Jim Hoft previously hinted here at China’s threats to entirely block U.S. films as a response to Trump’s decisive actions against this global adversary. Hearing this, conservatives nationwide took to social media to express jubilation, hoping this would encourage Hollywood to create more films that portray America in a favorable light.
