Overview
- In a Truth Social post, President Trump said most Americans would receive at least $2,000 funded by tariff receipts, excluding high‑income people.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he has not discussed the idea with the president and indicated the benefit might be delivered via tax measures rather than direct checks.
- The Supreme Court recently heard arguments on the legality of Trump’s broad tariffs, with several justices expressing skepticism and reporting noting potential refund liabilities exceeding $100 billion if the levies are struck down.
- Reported tariff revenue figures this year range from roughly $151 billion to about $195 billion, far short of the amounts needed for universal $2,000 payments, according to economists who also note higher effective import tax rates for consumers.
- No eligibility rules, timing, cost estimates, or delivery mechanism have been announced, and any direct‑payment plan would likely require congressional approval.