Trump, Voight Back 100% Tariff to Revive US Film Production

Actor Jon Voight, a close ally of President Donald Trump and one of his 'special ambassadors' to Hollywood, is actively collaborating with the administration to revitalize the U.S. film industry amid concerns it could decline 'like Detroit.' Voight supports Trump's proposal to impose a 100 percent tariff on all foreign-made films, a measure Trump announced as a way to combat the loss of domestic productions to countries offering tax incentives and to address what he calls a 'National Security threat.' Voight and his team have submitted a comprehensive plan to Trump, which includes federal tax incentives, tax code changes, co-production treaties, and infrastructure subsidies aimed at bolstering American film production and distribution. While some industry insiders express skepticism about the tariffs potentially harming production, others, including Voight and actor Kirk Cameron, view the initiative positively, with Cameron highlighting artificial intelligence as a tool to keep movie-making domestic. Voight emphasizes bipartisan cooperation and insists the effort transcends politics, focusing on saving Hollywood jobs and restoring the industry’s former prominence. Despite mixed reactions within Hollywood, Voight remains optimistic that the plan will lead to meaningful change and protect the U.S. film industry's future.