China Considers Retaliatory Ban on Hollywood Films Amid Rising Tensions with US
In the escalating trade war between the United States and China, Beijing is reportedly contemplating a ban on Hollywood films as part of its response to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Influential Chinese bloggers have suggested that China could use service trade as a weapon to counteract US tariffs, potentially costing Hollywood billions. The Chinese foreign ministry has addressed rumors regarding the ban, maintaining a stance of resistance against US trade policies. As speculation mounts around the implications of such a ban, Hollywood could find itself in a precarious position, facing significant financial losses if access to one of its largest markets is cut off. This scenario adds another layer of complexity to the already strained economic relations between the two superpowers.
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