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Bob Iger Notes Economic “Uncertainty” But No Talk Of Tariff Bombshell On Disney Earnings Call


President Donald Trump's plan"to make Hollywood great again" is creating global uncertainty, but Disney only gestured at White House tariffs.

Iger spoke on the earnings call from the United Arab Emirates, where Disney is opening a new theme park resort on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The eye-catching announcement and talk of parks and experiences in general dominated the call with no questions or comments about the film tariff from execs or analysts. The document added that this was not meant to be a “penalty,” but rather was a step to “level the playing field,” keep production in Hollywood, and stop studios from “chasing the highest incentive.”

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