Policy Filings

MPA Comments Regarding the 2027 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers

October 30, 2026

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) proudly represents one of our nation’s most vibrant industries – the American motion picture, television, and streaming sector. Here at home, and around the world, our industry delivers enormous economic value, drives innovation, promotes free expression, and exemplifies our nation’s creativity and dynamism to audiences everywhere.

To that end, please find in the enclosed submission our industry’s observations on significant trade barriers in priority foreign markets. MPA’s 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, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

View/download the PDF of our submission below: