During the press conference for "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" in Seoul, Tom Cruise artfully sidestepped questions regarding President Trump’s controversial film tariffs. As reporters were eager to connect the film's international locations to these proposed tariffs, Cruise kept the focus firmly on the movie.

One Korean reporter, using a translator, delved into the subject, asking how the proposed tariffs on foreign film productions might affect their global adventure. He inquired specifically about the movie's overseas shooting locations, hinting at concerns within the industry.

Quick on his feet, Cruise replied off-mic to the translator, stating, "We’d rather answer questions about the movie. Thank you," with a warm smile. The event moderator chimed in, acknowledging Cruise's desire to steer the conversation back to the film.

This isn't the last time Hollywood stars will face inquiries about the tariff situation. As the Cannes Film Festival kicks off soon, many will likely wrestle with similar challenges, especially considering the precarious nature of international film business relationships under Trump’s proposals.

Interestingly, Trump’s tariff plans remain just that—plans. He had announced these intentions on social media, dubbing foreign production incentives a "national security threat" and emphasizing his wish for movies to be made in America again. However, no actual tariffs have been enforced yet, leaving a cloud of uncertainty hanging over potential impacts on projects like Cruise's blockbuster.

As Hollywood's Motion Picture Association convenes to strategize in response to the proposals, rather than being a pressing reality, the industry remains watchful and concerned about the future.

The star-studded press panel included not just Cruise, but director Christopher McQuarrie and co-stars Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, and Greg Tarzan Davis, all of whom will be part of the film's theatrical release on May 23.

Stay tuned as the movie hits theaters soon, and as the industry's response to potential tariffs unfolds in the coming weeks.