California Governor Gavin Newsom reportedly expressed surprising support for President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made films.
In a recent Truth Social post, Trump highlighted the need for tariffs to revitalize Hollywood, which he described as “dying” due to productions moving overseas for cost savings and tax incentives.
In response, Newsom emphasized California’s historical role in building the film industry and voiced eagerness to collaborate with Trump on creating more jobs in the U.S.
He suggested a federal partnership to strengthen domestic film production, tweeting, “Now it’s time for a real federal partnership to Make America Film Again.”
Newsom’s plan includes a proposed $7.5 billion federal film tax credit aimed at incentivizing productions to remain in the U.S., rather than relying solely on state-level incentives.
He stated that building on California’s successful state program could enhance the industry’s competitiveness nationwide.
This initiative follows Trump’s recent meeting with actor Jon Voight, whom he appointed as a “special ambassador” to Hollywood.
The president is set to meet with film industry representatives to discuss the tariff proposal further, though no final decisions have been made yet.
The collaboration between Newsom, a Democrat, and Trump signals a potential bipartisan effort to address challenges facing the entertainment industry.
Both leaders seem to recognize the importance of revitalizing American film production as a means of preserving jobs and promoting economic growth.
As the plan develops, it may reshape the landscape of the film industry and influence future production decisions in the United States.
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