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Amid these challenges, political figures, most notably former President Donald Trump, have proposed drastic measures like tariffs on films produced outside the U.S. or a federal film tax credit. While tariffs are complex and difficult to enforce, a federal tax incentive—similar to initiatives proposed decades ago—could level the playing field.
A federal credit would act as a uniform incentive for productions to stay domestic, reducing the financial incentive to film abroad. However, legislative hurdles and political opposition complicate such plans.