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Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Why Obamas May Be Shielded From Trump's Film Tariff
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump has floated a 100 percent tariff on films produced in other countries, but one of his chief political rivals would mostly be shielded from the policy if it goes into effect. Why It Matters Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Sunday that he wants to impose the tariff on movies produced in other countries as a way to help save the "dying" film industry. How the tariffs may be implemented and enforced remains a question Hollywood is facing on Monday, as films are not a material good affected by his other tariffs such as the 145 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports. Trump has argued that the tariffs would boost U.S. manufacturing and close the trade deficit with other countries, despite economists warning the policy would mean Americans will pay more for consumer goods. His film tariff suggestion was met with some pushback from industry leaders, as it's common for movies to film in the U.S. and abroad. The White House, meanwhile, said on Monday that "no final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made," the Associated Press reported. President Donald Trump speaks from the Oval Office on March 13, 2025, in Washington. President Donald Trump speaks from the Oval Office on March 13, 2025, in To Know The tariffs would have little effect on former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama's film production company, Higher Ground Media. That's because most of the production already takes place in the United States. Higher Ground Media has produced four feature films—Fatherhood, Worth, Rustin and Leave the World Behind. Leave the World Behind was filmed primarily in New York, Rustin primarily in Pittsburgh and Worth in Oregon. Fatherhood wasfilmed in Boston, with some scenes shot in Canada. The company's documentaries, such as American Factory, have also primarily focused on American subjects and thus have been filmed domestically. Newsweek reached out to Higher Ground Media for comment via Facebook message. What People Are Saying Spencer Hakimian, founder of Tolou Capital Management, on X, formerly Twitter: "There is no basis in economic reality to impose tariffs on a product you have a trade surplus in. Trump is doing this simply because the wealthy powerbrokers in the film industry in California have never seen him as anything more than a clown, and he wants to extract whatever petty vengeance he can with his final years of relevancy on this planet." Justin Wolfers, professor of economics at the University of Michigan, on X: "If Trump is serious about tariffs on movies, it's a very dangerous escalation. Tariffs have not traditionally been applied to services, and the United States is a massive net exporter of services. We would be extremely vulnerable to any service-based retaliation." President Donald Trump, on Truth Social: "The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda! Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!" What Happens Next It's unclear whether Trump will actually impose the film tariff. His tariff on Chinese imports remains in effect, but other reciprocal tariffs have been put on a 90-day pause that began on April 16 to allow countries to have more time to negotiate new trade deals.
The Guardian
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘An incredibly political moment' – why fashion and the Met Gala are celebrating Black dandyism
After three decades as a jobbing actor, Colman Domingo finally ascended to the Hollywood A-list in 2023 off the back of Rustin, a biopic of Bayard Rustin, an adviser to Martin Luther King Jr and civil rights icon. But while his performance was brilliant, Domingo's meteoric rise was also down to something else: his masterful embrace of Black dandyism. Having honed his trademark tight trousers and unbuttoned shirts waiting tables in San Francisco, on the red carpet he set himself apart in suits with Nehru collars, bow ties, dramatic cloaks and sparkling brooches. 'I don't just wear clothes, I wear stories,' Domingo told GQ ahead of his appearance at the Golden Globes in January, before stepping out in a black Valentino mohair wool tuxedo paired with a polka-dot silk shirt and a peacock plume brooch, all chosen to evoke 'being at the centre of a three-ring circus' – a playful nod to the performative nature of awards season. As the current poster boy for Black dandyism, it's fitting that Domingo will co-chair this year's Met Gala, the theme of which is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Inspired by Monica L. Miller's 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the gala and the accompanying exhibition are a celebration of the strategic use of fashion by Black men throughout history, which the book traces from slavery and colonialism through political and cultural movements such as the Harlem renaissance and the civil rights movement of the 1960s, up to 21st-century icons including André 3000 and Janelle Monáe. Dandyism is not just about impeccably tailored suits and carefully chosen accessories – although it can be both of those things. It is about clothing that deliberately evokes political and historical ideas while showcasing the wearer's distinct charisma. Speaking to Miller over Zoom from her office at Barnard College in New York City, where she is professor of Africana studies, she's clearly still processing the unexpected turn of events that brought her research to the red carpet of the Met Gala, the Anna Wintour-organised, star-studded extravaganza widely considered fashion's biggest night of the year. 'I got a cold call saying, 'We would love to talk about the possibility of turning your book into an exhibition,'' says Miller, who admits to being floored by the invitation: 'Even now, with the exhibition coming together, it still feels like a miracle,' she says. The term 'superfine' is borrowed from the memoir of Olaudah Equiano, an enslaved West African who, after purchasing his freedom in 1766, spent 'above eight pounds of my money for a suit of superfine clothes to dance with at my freedom'. Beyond a simple commitment to flamboyant dressing, the title reflects the deeper significance of Black dandy style as both 'imposition and liberation', preserving a tension between politics and aesthetics. 'It's a sartorial style that asks questions about identity, representation, mobility – race, class, gender, sexuality and power,' says Miller. It's a timely choice by the Met, given we find ourselves in what Miller euphemistically refers to as 'this incredibly political moment', also noting how the past 15 years have seen Black culture – and designers – play an increasingly central role in western fashion. 'There's a sense in which the exhibition is a distillation of the really important moves Black designers have made in recent years,' she says. Miller first became intrigued by Black dandyism while studying with American philosopher Cornel West in graduate school, reading WEB Du Bois's The Souls of Black Folk, a collection of sociological essays exploring the Black experience in early 20th-century America. When she discovered a footnote about Du Bois being caricatured unflatteringly as a dandy, she was puzzled. 'I didn't understand why that was a bad thing,' she says. 'He was incredibly, like, impeccably dressed.' Du Bois rejected the label: 'He was upset about it because the primary image of the Black dandy came from blackface minstrelsy.' But Miller saw something more significant. 'If we think about dandyism from a really different perspective,' she says, 'the style challenges social hierarchies by subverting expectations of how Black men should present themselves. What was once used to mock Black people became their tool for resistance and self-expression.' The exhibition is organised around key concepts that illuminate different facets of Black dandyism, including most notably 'ownership', or the contrast between 'being owned and 'owning it''. This tension between being dandified by others and adopting dandyism as self-expression runs throughout Black history. Miller cites the example of Josephine Baker, who rose from being an exotic dancer to global icon of the jazz age through strategic manipulation of her image. 'She was able to defy that expectation and take control of it,' says Miller. The ability to manipulate societal expectations was not just important for well-known figures, but marginal ones too, such as runaway enslaved people. 'Adverts for absconding enslaved persons would include the clothes they took; even their enslavers knew how important clothes were in their attempt to pass for a free man.' As the 20th century progressed, the bold clothing of Black dandyism became a way to explore the complex relationships between race, masculinity and sexuality. It's here that the distinction between Black dandyism and white dandyism – long associated with European queer communities – is most apparent. Asked about what distinguishes the two, Miller is provocative: 'I do believe that Black people and their identities have always been queer. They are odd, ill-fitting and problematic, regardless of sexuality.' Black women have also played a key role in shaping dandyism, including Harlem Renaissance blues singer Gladys Bentley, with her trademark white satin suit and top hat, and Grace Jones, who frequently wears masculine garments, such as the Armani suit jacket she dons on the cover of her album Nightclubbing. Miller notes how the footprint of dandy aesthetics is evident with political figures such as Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama. 'They're not only wearing suits, but also thinking about Black designers, like Christopher John Rogers,' says Miller. 'It's a feminist thing, but they're also thinking about the blackness of it – choosing accessible silhouettes as a way of signalling, 'Yes, I'm in a position of power, but I'm also just a person.'' In essence, the choices serve a dual purpose: the familiar, relatable silhouettes (such as Michelle Obama's signature belted looks) create a visual bridge with everyday Americans, while the selection of Black designers makes a statement about cultural representation. Intentionality is a consistent thread throughout Miller's conception of Black dandyism. It is perhaps most striking now, at a time when prominent white men, such as Elon Musk, seem practically slovenly despite their highly ambitious political projects. 'Part of the tension,' says Miller, 'related to Black people and their relationship to fashion is that it seems required for Black people in power, or Black people who want certain forms of power, to dress in a particular kind of way.' In other words, Black people are required to dress smartly to be taken seriously, while white men are afforded the privilege of scruffiness. As Met Gala guests prepare to interpret the theme on the Met steps next month, Miller hopes attenders and viewers will appreciate the deep historical significance of what they're seeing. 'It's about understanding that the present moment is always informed by both history and our aspirations.' In today's divided political landscape, Black dandyism continues to be a powerful statement – a way of claiming space, asserting dignity and imagining alternatives to the present. In Domingo, A$AP Rocky and their fellow co-chairs, we will see the latest incarnation of this tradition – one that transforms the red carpet into a canvas for exploring the ongoing, unfinished business of what it means to be visible while Black, in America and around the world. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here.
Epoch Times
30-04-2025
- Epoch Times
3 People Arrested After Teen's Puppy Snatched While out for a Walk
Three people have been charged after a puppy was stolen from a teenager while they were out for a walk, in what police say was an armed robbery. Windsor police A teenager was out for a walk with her four-month-old puppy, a French Bulldog named Rustin, according to police. She was reportedly approached by two men and a teen girl. The three individuals allegedly threatened her with bear spray. Police said the trio then grabbed the dog from the teen and ran off. The dog was eventually found and returned home, police said. Windsor police said a 15-year-old girl was arrested in March in connection with the case. Her name cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, but she has been charged with robbery and assault with a weapon. A second suspect in the case was arrested on April 18 at the Windsor International Airport. Ethan Vachon, 21, was arrested after he arrived at the airport to take a scheduled flight, police said. He has been charged with assault with a weapon and robbery with violence or threats of violence. Related Stories 9/3/2021 7/11/2024 Drake Miller, 18, was arrested on April 22 by the Ontario Provincial Police Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement squad in the area of 3800 Vaughan Street. He has been charged with charged with assault with a weapon and robbery with violence. Windsor police have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830, or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS). In a similar incident, a North Vancouver man was charged by the RCMP after he allegedly walked away with a six-year-old golden retriever that was outside a business on Lonsdale Avenue. RCMP The man in his 40s was found and arrested, and is facing charges of theft under $5,000. B.C. RCMP Police said the incident happened on Aug. 31, 2024, when the dog, Lulu, and her owner were walking in Kelowna. A grey vehicle pulled up alongside them and a middle age man got out of the vehicle and started talking to the owner. The man then unhooked the dog's leash, took her into the van and fled, RCMP said.
Global News
25-04-2025
- Global News
3 arrested after Ontario teen robbed of her puppy while out for walk
Police in Windsor, Ont., say they have arrested two men and a teen girl after another teen was robbed of her puppy as they were out for a walk. The victim was walking her four-month-old puppy named Rustin on College Avenue near South Street on March 16 when three people approached her, according to police. They say the robbers threatened the teen with pepper spray before taking the dog and fleeing the area on foot. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Police say officers soon arrested a 15-year-old girl in connection with the incident and charged her with robbery and assault with a weapon. Rustin was also recovered and returned to his family, as police began to search for two men, aged 18 and 21, in connection with the robbery. On April 18, the OPP's repeat offender parole enforcement (ROPE) squad caught up with the 21-year-old man at Windsor International Airport as he was about to take a planned flight, according to police. He has been charged with assault with a weapon and robbery with violence or threats of violence. Story continues below advertisement Four days later, the 18-year-old man was also tracked down by the ROPE squad near the 3800-block of Vaughan Street. Police say he has been charged with assault with a weapon and robbery with violence.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Texoma students bond at Boomtown Unified track meet for support
BURKBURNETT (KFDX/KJTL) — Students from across Texoma came together, not to compete against each other, but to stand side by side in the spirit of unity. The Boomtown Unified Track Meet in Burkburnett turned a typical track and field event into something unforgettable, where friendship, support and teamwork took center stage. Students from Burkburnett, Holiday, City View, and Iowa Park competed side by side in the annual track meet that pairs athletes with and without disabilities on the same teams in a series of track and field events. The event is part of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program. Through cheers, teamwork and shared victories, the Boomtown Unified Track Meet highlighted the power of sports to break down barriers and bring students together. 4th grade Holliday student Rustin Park said he's so grateful that his teacher got him into this event because it helps him feel like an actual boy. 'I really love that Ms. Berry got me into this Event. If she would have never been my VI teacher I don't think I would live a successful life. I feel like an actual boy since she came into my life,' Park said. For Rustin Parks, it isn't his first unified event, but it leaves an impact each time. 'I actually have made a couple of friends today, and I've even made friends with teachers. You know, I mean, I am anxious sometimes because I don't know if these people are going to be like little dingbats or if they're going to be great and nice people, but it's always good to try,' Park said. One of those friends is Cannen Mccloskey, who has been helping Rustin at this event for the last 3 years. 'It's not their fault that they are like that. They just happened to be born that way. I think this event is good because it allows you to be friends with everybody and learn what they like to do', said Mccloskey. For students like Rustin and many others, it can be hard to put yourself out there, but events like these that emphasize inclusion help knock down that barrier. In a world where differences often divide, the Boomtown Unified Track Meet reminds us what's possible when those differences are embraced. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
