Trump calls for boost to film, TV production with tax incentives
FILE-President Donald Trump speaks during a final press conference at the end of the G7 summit in Evian, France, on June 17, 2026. (Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
President Donald Trump is pushing for Congress to pass tax incentives for the entertainment industry to maintain production in the United States.
Trump shared his thoughts in a post on Truth Social writing "I am going to suggest that Republicans and Democrats get together, and immediately craft Legislation to save the Movie, Television, and Entertainment Business in America. Congress should approve, immediately, a Federal Production Incentive to create Entertainment Jobs in America."
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Trump reportedly met with actor John Voight, who has supported a federal tax credit to strengthen the film and television industry in the United States, during a meeting with Trump in February.
To prevent entertainment production from moving overseas, Voight is collaborating with a group that includes the Motion Picture Association, the Directors Guild of America and unions representing actors and writers.
Motion Picture Association statement on tax incentives
What they're saying:
"We applaud President Trump’s support for this vital action, and we look forward to continuing to work with the White House and bipartisan leaders in Congress to enact a meaningful and effective national incentive into law," Charles Rivkin, Motion Picture Association chairman and CEO, said in a statement to Reuters.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump and Reuters, which obtained a statement from the Motion Picture Association. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.