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Trump announces $2000 Tariff Dividend direct payout: Who is eligible Tariff Dividend: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to distribute a $2000 tariff dividend directly to most American citizens, asserting that the plan will be funded entirely through the nation’s booming tariff revenues. The announcement, made via Trump’s Truth Social account, comes as his trade policies face a critical legal test before the U.S. Supreme Court.Trump Promises Direct Dividend From Tariff RevenuesIn his Sunday morning post, President Trump said the United States is “taking in trillions of dollars” through tariffs and will “soon begin paying down our enormous $37 trillion debt.” He added that a dividend of at least $2000 per person, excluding high-income earners, would be paid directly to Americans.No other information about who will be eligible and when the payments will begin has been disclosed yet. BREAKING: President Trump announces that he will be paying a “tariff dividend” of at least $2,000 per person.Stimulus checks are officially back. pic.twitter.com/Dt4UgHVMrT— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) November 9, 2025 Supreme Court to Review Legality of TariffsThe announcement comes amid heightened legal scrutiny of Trump’s tariff policies. The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing the scope of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), under which Trump justified his wide-ranging levies on imports from China and other nations.Lower courts have previously ruled that many of the tariffs exceeded executive authority. A final ruling from the nation’s highest court could determine whether the president can continue using tariffs as a unilateral fiscal instrument.Live EventsDespite the pending review, Trump remains defiant. “People that are against tariffs are fools!” he posted on Truth Social, claiming that the tariffs have strengthened America’s manufacturing base and made the country “the richest, most respected in the world.”Trump Cites Record Stock Market and Job GrowthDefending his trade policies, Trump pointed to strong market performance and robust job creation. “401(k)s are at record highs,” he wrote, adding that the nation’s factories are “booming” and that the U.S. is “taking in trillions” from tariff revenues.According to the Treasury Department, customs duties collected in fiscal year 2025 amounted to $195 billion, as per a report by Business Insider.In an earlier interview with One America News Network, Trump had floated the idea of a $1000–$2000 distribution to citizens, claiming that tariff revenues could generate “over a trillion dollars a year.”FAQsWhat is the $2000 tariff dividend proposed by President Trump? It refers to a proposed direct payment of at least $2000 to most American citizens, funded through U.S. tariff revenues collected from imported goods.Who will be eligible for the Trump tariff dividend? According to Trump’s statement, the dividend will be distributed to “everyone” except high-income earners, though specific income thresholds have not been disclosed.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News ontariff dividendtariff rebate checkstrump tariff dividend2000 tariff checktariff stimulus checks$2000 stimulus check 2025trump stimulustrump tariff checkstrump 2000 dollarstrump stimulus check (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News ontariff dividendtariff rebate checkstrump tariff dividend2000 tariff checktariff stimulus checks$2000 stimulus check 2025trump stimulustrump tariff checkstrump 2000 dollarstrump stimulus check(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123
