Netflix, Disney+: Will the flow signatures increase with custom duties?

As long as you do not live in the cave, in recent days the Atlantic on the other side of the soap opera has not been able to escape the history of these custom duties, which Donald Trump has decided to put the world in the world. And the European answer that must arrive in the coming weeks.

But specifically, what does this mean for your signatures on Netflix, Disney+ and other flow platforms? We remember everything.

Return of a shopping war: a bad movie

It all started when Donald Trump announced new customs duties on April 2. A protectionist event that should protect the American market and remove US products in the US.

In response, the EU is preparing a response and this may be aimed at American digital services as they are widely located all over the world. It was Sophie Primas, a spokesman for the French government who announced the color the next day on RTL. He emphasized that the EU will resolve digital services that are not taxed today, such as Gafam.

But what service is exactly? At the moment, he is still a little blurry. Negotiations are underway between the EU member states. However, the idea is a digital service tax that still escapes taxes. And this is where Netflix, Disney+ and others may enter.

Netflix, Disney+ & Co to see?

Of course, no one has said clearly that Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video and Apple TV+ will act directly. But the statement has already responded to internet users who are afraid of raising their signatures. We will have to pay more money to see the last season of the squid game? An incredible Disney catalog soon with the arrival of Deadpool & Wolverine? Or the next separatist season? To get out?

After all, these platforms are already taxed in most European countries, including France, and these taxes are used to finance national artistic creation. That is, they have an obligation to invest in local works of part of their income.

So, can a new tax make it caused by prices? This is an opportunity. Netflix prices have already risen in recent years, except for the completion of the account, without the scars of the subscribers.

Other platforms followed the movement and therefore new growth is substantiated. Be careful, it can be counterproductive for Europe, directly touching users.

What do experts say

Laurent Yun, Bernstein’s analyst, observed the question Hollywood reporter. It emphasizes that Netflix is ​​already paying for “Digital Services Taxes” (DST) in several European countries, including the United Kingdom, France and Spain. However, he is wondering whether new taxes can slow down Netflix in Europe.

Yun thinks that Netflix can argue that it is “good for Europe” because it creates jobs, invests billions in European content and respects local regulations. However, he is not sure that this is enough to avoid customs duties. He also notes that if Europe imposes tax on American service, this can lead to an increase in prices for consumers.

So you have to worry?

At the moment, the final conclusions are still premature. It will be necessary to wait for the EU official statements to find out whether Netflix, Disney+ and other flow platforms will really affect. But one thing is convinced: this story of custom duties can affect our signatures and the flow of flow. Let’s be vigilant and let’s get ready for any change!