A new tax incentive could lead to more films being made in the U.S. rather than abroad

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What happened

President Trump and Congress are weighing in on potential federal tax incentives for film production.

It's hoped the tax credit would keep production of films and TV in the U.S. rather than overseas.

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  • Reported by NPR Business and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:04:25 UTC.

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