The controversial proposal by Donald Trump suggests a payment of at least $2,000 for most American citizens, funded by revenues generated from his tariff policies. This initiative aims to provide financial relief to citizens by redirecting funds collected from import tariffs.

The Trump administration is exploring a $2,000 tariff dividend for families earning under $100,000 — but with legal hurdles and high costs, can Congress approve?

President Donald Trump over the weekend vowed to provide each American a $2,000 dividend to be distributed from what he said was tariff revenue. "A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent quickly dialed back Trump’s claim that most Americans will receive a $2,000 tariff “dividend.”