Trump’s $2,000 stimulus proposal tied to tariffs faces legal and logistical hurdles

According to Time, President Donald Trump has repeatedly proposed issuing $2,000 stimulus checks or tax rebates to the majority of Americans, saying revenue from his tariffs could be returned as a “dividend” after his return to the White House for a second term. Trump defended the tariffs on Truth Social in November, calling opponents “fools” and saying “A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high-income people) will be paid to everyone,” though he did not define “high-income.” A White House official told Time the administration remains “committed to putting this windfall to good use for the American people and continues to explore all options.” Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said there is no timeline but that economic advisors are “looking into it,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the payment could come “in lots of forms” and listed possible tax changes, and National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said it depends on “what happens with Congress.” As of early January, no plan has been unveiled to the public.

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Politics, Donald Trump, Tariffs, Stimulus Checks, Congress, Supreme Court