
Gibson and Iervolino couldn’t be immediately contacted for their thoughts.
In a statement, Iervolino, who is known for his bold assertions much like Trump, discussed “estimates” that the global implementation of this model could potentially bring in up to $10 billion per year in direct U.S. investments, although no specific source was provided for these figures.
“The world needs to acknowledge that the American entertainment industry has consistently been at the forefront globally; it continues to serve as the primary benchmark and rule-setter for the industry,” the Italian producer stated. “However, many countries have implemented incentive programs to draw foreign productions and have entered into agreements with multiple nations — but none with the U.S. This has essentially left a significant cultural divide unfilled.