Overview
- Trump told reporters the payments would begin around mid-2026 and would be worth thousands of dollars for moderate- and middle-income Americans.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Congress must authorize any direct payments and that eligibility would be limited to working families.
- Officials suggested the $2,000 could be delivered through tax-code changes or refunds linked to the administration’s broader package, with some relief expected early 2026.
- The Supreme Court’s review of the president’s emergency tariff authority puts the tariff revenue needed for payouts at risk.
- Analysts say tariff collections fall short of covering broad $2,000 payments and are already counted toward other budget plans, raising a significant funding gap.