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Your daily horoscope: January 24, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY If you want to move up in the world now is the time to get your act together and make your play for fame and fortune. You won’t lack for opportunities to impress and you certainly don’t lack for self-belief, and that’s a winning combination. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You won’t care in the slightest if other people don’t approve of what you are up to this weekend but you should at least try to win them round to your way of thinking. If you explain it well enough they may even start supporting you. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Relationships on the work front are very much under the spotlight at the moment and you won’t be able to escape scrutiny just because it’s the weekend. Act as if your every word and action is being scrutinized by the powers that be. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Cosmic activity in the area of your chart that governs long-distance travel will encourage you to visit a place you have never been to before. Plan carefully so you get there ...

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Hollywood Faces Uncertain Future as Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Foreign Films

 

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global film industry, President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States. The decision, revealed via his Truth Social platform, is aimed at revitalizing the American movie industry, which he claims is "dying a very fast death" due to foreign incentives luring productions away from Hollywood.  

Trump has authorized the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin implementing the tariff immediately. However, details on how the policy will be enforced remain unclear, leaving industry insiders scrambling to assess its potential impact.  

The announcement has sparked concern and confusion among filmmakers, particularly those involved in international productions. Many Hollywood blockbusters, including franchises like Mission: Impossible and Avatar, rely on overseas locations for filming. The tariff could significantly increase costs for studios and disrupt ongoing projects.  

Critics argue that the move could harm rather than help the U.S. film industry, as it may discourage international collaboration and limit the diversity of films available to American audiences. Meanwhile, supporters believe it could encourage more domestic production and bring jobs back to Hollywood.  

As the industry awaits further clarification, one thing is certain—Trump’s latest trade policy has ignited a fierce debate over the future of filmmaking in America.  



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