Voight, Paul Submit Hollywood Revival Plan Amid Trump's Tariff Proposal

President Donald Trump has proposed imposing a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, describing the influx of overseas production as a national security threat and a factor in the decline of the American film industry. Actor Jon Voight, appointed as one of Trump's 'special ambassadors' to Hollywood, has submitted a plan alongside Steven Paul and Scott Karol to revitalize the industry, which includes federal tax incentives, changes to the tax code, co-production treaties, infrastructure subsidies, job training, and targeted tariffs. Voight and his team argue that these measures are necessary to counteract incentives offered by other countries and to bring film production and jobs back to the United States. The White House is reviewing the proposal and has indicated no final decisions have been made, with additional consultations with industry leaders planned. Voight emphasized the industry's recent hardships, including job losses and financial struggles for workers, and expressed support for Trump’s efforts to help Hollywood 'thrive and make films bigger and greater than ever before.' The proposal has sparked debate about the best strategies to preserve America's leadership in film and television production.