Overview

• President Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, though the White House clarified the plan remains a draft.
• Jon Voight, working with producer Steven Paul, has submitted a comprehensive proposal including tax incentives, co-production treaties, and infrastructure subsidies to boost U.S. film production.
• Industry unions are divided, with IATSE advocating for federal incentives and the Teamsters supporting tariffs to curb outsourcing of jobs.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for federal collaboration on a $7.5 billion tax credit to support domestic film production.
• FilmLA reports a 22.4% decline in Los Angeles-based production, reflecting the impact of international incentives and ongoing challenges for the U.S. film industry.