Trump urges bipartisan federal tax incentive to bring film, TV production back to US

President Trump proposed a federal tax incentive to encourage film and television production in the United States. Some California Democrats, including Governor Newsom and Senator Schiff, have backed this proposal. The goal is to address concerns about production jobs moving overseas.

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National story. 20 articles from 15 sources. 12 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Sep 3, 2026.

How each side is putting it

Left

2 sources
InsiderLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Trump is pushing for big subsidies to Hollywood, and it could have a much greater impact than his old movie tariff plan

NBC NewsLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Trump calls for federal tax incentives to benefit TV and movie industry

Center

3 sources
The HillCenter· Sep 2, 2026

Newsom, Schiff back Trump's push for federal film tax credit

KTLA Los AngelesCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Pres. Trump calls on Congress to pass federal tax break for Hollywood productions

The HillCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Trump calls on Congress to pass film and TV tax incentive

ForbesCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Trump Backs A Federal Film And Television Tax Credit

Right

7 sources
GOP Daily BriefRight· Sep 3, 2026

Hollywood Unions and Democrats Rally Behind Trump’s Federal Film Tax Incentive Proposal

Breitbart NewsRight· Sep 3, 2026

Actors Union President Sean Astin Praises Trump's 'Leadership' on Tax Incentives for U.S. Film Production

Breitbart NewsRight· Sep 1, 2026

Senator Adam Schiff Backs Trump's Push to ‘Save’ Hollywood With Federal Tax Subsidies

FOX BusinessLean Right· Sep 1, 2026

Trump urges bipartisan federal tax incentive to bring film, TV production back to US

Fox NewsRight· Aug 31, 2026

Trump calls Hollywood a 'total disaster,' pushes federal tax incentive for film after meeting with Jon Voight

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

5 articles
DeadlineLean Left· Sep 2, 2026

Trump Doubles Down On Still Vague Federal Film & TV Tax Incentive Amidst Praise From SAG-AFTRA, Unions

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Trump’s Federal Film Tax Incentive Plan Prompts Canada’s Actors to Call on Ottawa to Follow Suit

DeadlineLean Left· Aug 31, 2026

Trump Backs Federal Film & TV Tax Incentive: “Hollywood Is A Complete & Total Disaster!”

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Aug 31, 2026

Trump Calls for Passage of Federal Film and TV Tax Incentive: “Let’s Get This Done!”

VarietyLean Left· Aug 31, 2026

Trump Endorses U.S. Tax Incentive to Keep Hollywood Production: ‘Let’s Get This Done!’

Center

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Aug 31Trump urges bipartisan federal tax incentive to bring film, TV production back to US
  2. Sep 2Newsom, Schiff back Trump's push for federal film tax credit

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Last development · Sep 2 — Newsom, Schiff back Trump's push for federal film tax credit

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