How will Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend be given out to Americans? Rebate checks would cost $6 billion

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President Donald Trump has again proposed $2,000 tariff dividends for most Americans, excluding high-income individuals. Economists estimate this could cost hundreds of billions annually, potentially exceeding tariff revenue. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested these dividends might be realized through tax cuts from proposed legislation, not direct cash payments. Trump also said in July that the government might consider tariff rebate checks.