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Trump: Americans to receive 'at least $2,000' from tariff revenue

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Could Americans be getting checks from the federal government due to revenue brought in by Tariffs? That's something President Donald Trump says he's considering.

Breakdown
  • President Trump posted on TruthSocial about Americans potentially receiving a bonus from tariff revenues.
  • Trump suggested dividend checks from tariffs could be distributed to the public. 10s
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Besson stated there is no concrete policy on this proposal. 36s
  • Legal challenges, including possible Supreme Court intervention, could affect the president's authority to impose tariffs. 46s
  • Analysts advise skepticism and caution against expecting such payments. 54s
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