Trump urges Congress to pass federal film tax incentive after Voight meeting

President Donald Trump is pushing for a federal tax incentive to reclaim film and television production for the United States, following meetings with Jon Voight and other Hollywood figures and signaling bipartisan interest in Congress to act quickly. A parallel industry push argues incentives would restore jobs and economic activity nationwide beyond Los Angeles. In Canada, ACTRA leaders urged Ottawa to strengthen domestic production and Ontario to raise its provincial tax credits to stay competitive as Britain, Australia, and other U.S. states boost incentives. A Voight-led coalition aims to introduce federal legislation this month to expand tax credits, backed by Trump and integrating input from industry executives who warn of ongoing shifts to foreign locations without robust incentives. Analysts remain divided: some cite potential job creation and resilience, while others warn about policy design and enforcement. The reporting underscores cross-border competition and a bipartisan effort to use tax incentives to revive domestic production and safeguard jobs.