Sun Nov 30 10:40:00 UTC 2025: Summary:
Former President Donald Trump has proposed sending “rebate checks” or “dividends” of at least $2,000 to Americans, funded by tariffs collected from U.S. importers. The payments would reportedly exclude high-income individuals. However, the proposal faces significant hurdles, including a Supreme Court review of the legality of the tariffs, the need for Congressional approval, and insufficient tariff revenue to cover the proposed payments. CNN is seeking public opinion on the proposal and its potential impact on personal finances.
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Trump Floats Tariff “Dividend” Checks Amid Affordability Concerns
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump has suggested sending Americans “rebate checks” or a “dividend of at least $2,000,” funded by tariffs collected from US importers during his administration. Trump stated that the payments would exclude “high income people.”
The proposal, unveiled this week, faces a steep uphill battle. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legality of the very tariffs that would supposedly fund these payments. Moreover, any distribution of funds would require approval from Congress, a prospect that is currently uncertain. Critically, current tariff revenues may not be sufficient to cover the promised dividend amount.
The plan emerges as affordability concerns reach a “fever pitch” across the nation. CNN is seeking to understand how Americans view the proposal and the potential impact of such a payment on their finances.
“At a time when affordability concerns are hitting a fever pitch, we’re interested in hearing from you about how your finances are holding up; and, if you were sent a check of this size, what you’d put the money toward,” said a CNN spokesperson.
The feasibility and potential consequences of Trump’s proposal remain to be seen, but the idea has already sparked debate as the nation grapples with economic uncertainty.
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