Trump proposes tariff rebate checks amid Democratic election victories
CBS America · 1 month ago
CBS America
1 month ago
The White House is attempting to address Americans' concerns around affordability after the issue helped propel Democratic victories in the 2025 elections.
Breakdown
- President Trump proposed issuing $2,000 rebate checks to Americans using tariff revenue. 9s
- The plan would also use remaining tariff funds to lower national debt, which Trump described as a national security issue. 19s
- Congress must pass new legislation to authorize the checks, but lawmakers are currently focused on reopening the government. 1m 12s
- A Supreme Court ruling against the tariff policy could require the U.S. to return collected funds, complicating the rebate plan. 1m 49s
- Trump expressed optimism about reopening the government and supported measures excluding healthcare subsidy extensions but reinstating fired federal workers. 2m 31s