{
  "id": 4736196,
  "title": "Trump Calls on Congress to Pass Federal Production Tax Incentive After Meeting With Jon Voight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/trump-calls-on-congress-to-pass-federal-production-tax-incentive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T22:56:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/trump-supports-federal-production-tax-incentive/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Trump expressed his backing for a federal tax incentive aimed at bolstering film and television productions following a recent meeting with actor Jon Voight. Voight has previously sought policy changes to deter productions from relocating to countries like the United Kingdom and Canada, claiming that Hollywood is in a dire state. Trump's comments, shared on Truth Social, highlight the economic impact of the lack of incentives in the entertainment industry. Industry lobbyists, including the Motion Picture Association and the Entertainment Union Coalition, have been lobbying Congress for months to secure bipartisan support for a federal tax incentive, which would complement the incentives offered by several states and make the US more competitive on the global stage. However, insiders revealed that Republicans had been waiting for Trump to champion the cause before pursuing the legislation. This marks the first time that Trump has advocated for tax incentives, previously suggesting tariffs on non-US-produced films. Trump emphasized the bipartisan nature of the effort, noting the significant losses experienced by California and other blue states. He called for swift action from Congress to pass the federal production incentive, aiming to generate jobs and revitalize the entertainment sector across all 50 states. The Motion Picture Association's President, Charles Rivkin, praised Trump's support, highlighting the historical contribution of American studios and the potential economic benefits of increased production.",
  "summary": "\"Meetings are being set up with the leaders of both Parties in order to get this done,\" the president writes in a Truth Social post The post Trump Calls on Congress to Pass Federal Production Tax Incentive After Meeting With Jon Voight appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}