How Trump Could Be of Help To the Music Industry

As crazy as it sounds, Donald Trump could be a beneficial source to the Music Industry.

With reforming the countries antiquated music copyright laws there is now new hope that President Donal Trump and Republican congress could finally achieve the long debated reforms. In addition to Trump winning the white house, Republicans have also dominated the House and Senate. This will eliminate the possibility of a three year debate on the copyright reform, ultimately taking steps backwards not forwards. 

The hope for this reform lays in the hands of U.S. Representative, Bob Goodlatte who's chairs in the House Judiciary Committee. Record labels,songwriters, publishers and artists hope that the music copyright reform will have more favorable digital authority.

Trumps stance on the issue isn't very clear or even known but some partners disclose new confidence to The Tennessean newspaper. 

The anticipation stems from the belief that Trump’s conservative economic views will match to support for deregulating copyright lays that songwriters and publishers say are too difficult for the professions

Some supporters of this copyright reform are tired of waiting because of the Obama administration’s ties to Google. Earlier this year, following reviews of the federal consent act that regulate the nations two largest music licensing organizations, the Department of Justice announced it would enforce 100% licensing. ASCAP, BMI, Nashville Songwriters Association International and other groups opposed 100% licensing which would require a performance rights organization to license a song no matter how small its ownership stake is in the copyright. 

U.S. representative Doug Collins who sponsored the Songwriters Equality Act, his proposal faced opposition from digital services who argue that the bill would just be a setback for streaming services. Another bill, the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act, which would make broadcasters pay royalties to record labels and artists when songs are played on the radio, has faced opposition from the National Association of Broadcasters

Following Trumps win, Collins expressed optimism for what it will mean for this reform. He said, "We believe that Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States will benefit copyright reform and foster creativity across our nation. We’ve always believed that copyright reform is a conservative issue with significant implications for business and that government has too often interfered in this dimension of the free market. Our Founders understood the value of intellectual property, and I will continue to lead efforts to ensure that these rights are protected now and into the future.”

But whats unclear is where Trump stands on the copyright reform and how Google may influence his stance if and when the issue is inform of the House. Unlike Hilary Clinton, Trump did not give any detailed policies regarding the regulations on the topic. 

by McKenna Marchant

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2016/11/11/how-president-trump-could-boon-music-industry/93558638/