Jon Voightactor remembered for his role in The Midnight CowbowHe warned that Hollywood could collapse if people do not support 100% tariffs on film productions performed outside the United States.
In an interview for Variety, Voight He insisted that “people have to get strict” to save the American film industry.
last weekend Donald Trump received Jon at his home in Palm Beach, Mar-a-lag. After the meeting, the 86 -year -old actor and father of Angelina Jolie He said that “a point was reached where we really need help, and thank God the president cares about Hollywood and cinema.”
The winner of Oscar He works with the president in a plan to relive the film industry, in this regard he added: “We have to rip us up, we cannot allow this to go to the pipe just like Detroit”.
The President Trump He announced on Sunday his plan to save the agonizing film industry of USAwhich includes the imposition of 100% tariffs on films recorded outside the country.
Voightwho supports Donald Trump Since his first campaign in 2016, he said he hopes that this plan will return people “their dignity and their jobs.”
“Something has to be done, and we are getting late,” said the actor.
Contrary to what I expected VoightNot all the public received the news of the tariffs “what if they show some enthusiasm and gratitude?” Angelina Jolie’s father was surprised.
Assured in an interview with Variety That despite the refusal of some, he is receiving abundant samples of support in private.
“We got serious with this and decided to work hard, I think we have a good plan, and we are barely starting. This little team I belong has worked hard to try to solve things. The union and the producers have contributed their experience to help solve this problem, we continue to work closely with them. In addition, many more people have contributed their opinions and remain open to listen to everyone.”
Jon Voight He explained that the studies took advantage of tax privileges and global incentives, saving millions when filming abroad. He said that to make the American film industry competitive, we must “level the field” giving benefits for those who record in the United States.
The winning actor of the Oscar In 1978, he has hope that if “everyone joins” it will be possible to have a “brilliant future.” He pointed out that this matter should not be politicized since “Trump only wants to see the Hollywood of yesteryear ”.
Donald Trump He published last weekend that other countries offer “all kinds of incentives” to “drag our filmmakers and studies outside the United States.”
The president expressed concern when he confirmed that “Hollywood and many other industries are being devastated. This effort concentrating other nations will be addressed as a national security problem ”
Besides Trump He announced that he authorized the Department of Commerce and the United States commercial representative “immediately initiate the process to implement 100% rates in all films that come to our country and are produced in foreign lands.” Ended.
