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Unions and MPA Urge Trump to Back Hollywood Tax Deductions


A coalition of entertainment unions, joined by the MPA, urged President Trump to support three tax deductions that benefit the film industry.

In a joint letter, the unions thanked the president “for the support you have shown our industry,” and for drawing attention to the flight of production overseas. Last week, Trump announced a 100% tariff on “any and all” movies produced in “foreign lands,” in an effort to bring production jobs back to the U.S. Instead, the letter focuses on three relatively small-bore measures, and asks Trump to support including them in the budget reconciliation package currently working its way through Congress.

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