Jon Voight and Producer Steven Paul Submit ‘Comprehensive’ Plan to Rescue Hollywood to Trump
variety.comPublished: 5/5/2025
Summary
Jon Voight and Steven Paul presented a comprehensive plan to Trump aimed at revitalizing Hollywood through federal incentives, co-production treaties, tax changes, job training, and infrastructure support. Their proposal included a 100% tariff on foreign films but faced premature announcement without official decision-making underway. Unions like IATSE and SAG-AFTRA expressed appreciation for Trump's focus but remained cautious about tariffs, emphasizing preservation of industry leadership and fair competition. Meanwhile, lawmakers such as Sen. Adam Schiff advocated for alternative strategies to avoid unintended consequences from trade policies.