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Movie Tariffs & LePage For Congress

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Movie Tariffs & LePage For Congress

Matt Gagnon discussed Trump’s tweet proposing a 100% tariff on foreign movies to protect American film production, citing other countries’ incentives. Gagnon highlighted the economic benefits of foreign distribution, using “Avengers: Endgame” as an example, noting its $2.7 billion global revenue, with $800 million from domestic sales. He also touched on the potential 2026 congressional race in Maine, where former Governor Paul LePage is running, and speculated on the likelihood of a primary challenge, given his strong Republican support. Gagnon speculated on Jared Golden’s potential run for governor, which could impact the congressional race.

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