Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of Cinecittà, on Trump’s Tariffs: “Italy and the U.S. Should Continue to Cooperate”

“Like all industrial players, we are looking very carefully at the movements of a major market like the United States,” said Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of Cinecittà, commenting on Donald Trump‘s announcement of his intention to impose tariffs on foreign film industries in defense of American made productions. She went on adding: “We firmly believe that, especially in the cultural industry, with film and audiovisual at its forefront, exchanges between countries should be as reciprocal and circular as possible. We know how much American productions benefit from our tax incentives, and even more so from the ecosystem of beauty, climate, locations, culture, and style that have always made Italy a destination of choice for those seeking qualities that cannot be found elsewhere. We also understand the importance of open dialogue between industries and the exchange of cultural products. Our hope is that two historic cinema powerhouses like the U.S. and Italy—who owe so much to each other— will continue to collaborate for the economic and cultural enrichment of audiences worldwide.”