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Will There Be Another Stimulus Check? Trump Floats “Tariff Dividend” Amidst Uncertainty and Scam Warnings

WASHINGTON – Rumors of new stimulus checks circulating online have sparked both hope and skepticism. While no new federal stimulus payments have been approved by Congress or confirmed by the IRS for the immediate future, former President Donald Trump has proposed a “tariff dividend” that could potentially put money back in Americans’ pockets.

Trump’s proposal, first mentioned on Truth Social, suggests that revenue generated from tariffs could fund payments of at least $2,000 per person, excluding high-income individuals. However, budget experts and even members of Trump’s own administration have cast doubt on the feasibility of the plan. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested the rebate could take the form of a tax cut.

“It’s hard to predict,” NOTUS reporter Violet Jira told FOX 5 in November. “At the White House press briefing, Karoline Leavitt was asked, is the Trump administration committed to sending these checks to the American people? And their answer was yes… But as for whether or not this actually comes to fruition, it’s a bit difficult to tell.”

The uncertainty surrounding the “tariff dividend” comes as law enforcement agencies warn of scams exploiting the public’s desire for financial assistance. False claims of stimulus payments, like those promising $1,702 or $1,390 checks, are circulating online, often linked to non-existent programs or designed to steal personal information.

The IRS urges taxpayers to be vigilant against these scams and to be wary of unsolicited messages requesting personal or financial information. Taxpayers who were eligible, had until April 15, 2025, to claim the $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax return. Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.

It is worth noting that the Trump administration is currently defending its broad tariff policies before the Supreme Court, a move that could have significant implications for consumer prices.

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