MPA Comments Regarding the 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers

The Motion Picture Association proudly represents one of the United States’ most vibrant industries – the American motion picture, television, and streaming sector. In the U.S. and around the world, our industry delivers enormous economic value, drives innovation, promotes free expression, and serves as a global ambassador for the nation’s creativity and dynamism.

In response to the U.S. Trade Representative’s request for comments on significant foreign trade barriers for the 2025 National Trade Estimate Report, the following submission includes our industry’s observations on significant trade barriers in priority foreign markets. Our submission is organized by region and includes specific comments on Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, and Vietnam.

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