Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Clooney Calls for Incentives, Not Tariffs, in Film Industry
George Clooney responded to Donald Trump's plan for a tax on movies made outside the U.S. Clooney says Trump is right about jobs leaving California.
Instead of a tax, Clooney suggests the U.S. should give film companies special tax breaks.
He mentions that states like New York, New Jersey, and Louisiana already do this.
Clooney spoke before the annual Albies awards.
George Clooney commented on Donald Trump's tariff proposal.
Trump proposed a 100% tariff on movies made overseas.
Clooney believes tariffs are the wrong solution for the film industry.
Clooney stated film jobs are leaving California.
Clooney advocates for federal incentives similar to state tax breaks.
- Who
- George Clooney and Donald Trump
- What
- Discussion on film industry and tariffs.
- When
- Reported on Friday.
- Where
- London, United States
- Why
- To address job departures from California in film industry.
George Clooney's Perspective
Donald Trump's Perspective
Proposed Solution
George Clooney's Perspective
Federal tax incentives.
Donald Trump's Perspective
100% tariffs on foreign films.
Job Market
George Clooney's Perspective
Tax incentives to bring back jobs.
Donald Trump's Perspective
Likely believes tariffs are a way to bring back jobs.
- Key Figure
- George Clooney, Donald Trump
- Trump's Proposal
- 100% tariff on foreign films
- Clooney's Stance
- Supports federal incentives and rebates
- Incentive Examples
- New York, New Jersey, Louisiana tax breaks
Sources
Hooray for Brollywood: the UK’s film industry is booming – for now
George Clooney Sounds Alarm Over Trump's Tariffs on Movies: 'Wrong Solution'
George Clooney Says Trump Should Create Incentives, Not Tariffs, For Movie Industry