US President Donald Trump called for federal tax credits to benefit the film and TV industry, saying it would help bring Hollywood blockbuster production back to the US. Trump posted on social media, “Congress should immediately approve a federal production incentive plan to create entertainment jobs in the US. This plan can be completed quickly, accurately, and efficiently, and, importantly, it will benefit all Americans. The film we saw on the big screen should have been made in the former world's film capital.” Jobs in the US film and television industry have gone to overseas production centers, which generally have lower labor costs and stronger tax incentives. In the US, states often compete to offer various incentives to attract filmmakers, but the federal government provides few subsidies. Trump said his idea stemmed from a meeting with actor Jon Voight. Trump appointed Voight as a Hollywood envoy in early 2025, with a mission to revive American film production.

US President Donald Trump called for federal tax credits to benefit the film and TV industry, saying it would help bring Hollywood blockbuster production back to the US. Trump posted on social media, “Congress should immediately approve a federal production incentive plan to create entertainment jobs in the US. This plan can be completed quickly, accurately, and efficiently, and, importantly, it will benefit all Americans. The film we saw on the big screen should have been made in the former world's film capital.” Jobs in the US film and television industry have gone to overseas production centers, which generally have lower labor costs and stronger tax incentives. In the US, states often compete to offer various incentives to attract filmmakers, but the federal government provides few subsidies. Trump said his idea stemmed from a meeting with actor Jon Voight. Trump appointed Voight as a Hollywood envoy in early 2025, with a mission to revive American film production.