Jon Voight, an actor known for inspiring Donald Trump’s recent proposal to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, has given insights into the plan aimed at revitalizing the US film industry. Voight, a former leading man turned ardent Trump supporter, emphasized the need to restore dignity and jobs in Hollywood. Despite the backlash and skepticism surrounding the proposed tariffs, Voight remains optimistic, highlighting the positive responses received and collaborative efforts to address industry challenges.

The decline in film production in Los Angeles, coupled with the shift of business overseas to capitalize on tax incentives and talent, has raised concerns about job opportunities for local film professionals. Voight advocates for creating a level playing field to incentivize productions to return to Hollywood, thus generating more employment opportunities for industry workers.

While Voight believes that Trump has been unfairly treated by Hollywood, he emphasizes the non-political nature of the discussions on addressing runaway production. Voight’s proposal to Trump suggests using tariffs in specific cases, although the details of implementation in the collaborative film-making landscape remain unclear.

Despite the mixed reactions from the industry, the US performers’ union Sag-Aftra expressed support for initiatives to boost domestic production and create jobs for American workers. Voight remains hopeful that by uniting efforts and leveraging Trump’s interest in Hollywood, the industry can overcome challenges and secure a prosperous future.