US EditionBessent says Trump's $2,000 checks would need congressional vote
- On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff payments would require congressional approval and target working families with income limits.
- President Donald Trump originally proposed a tariff dividend of at least $2,000, and the administration enacted protective tariffs intended to rebalance trade, Business Insider reported earlier this month.
- On the legality front, Bessent noted he expects the Supreme Court won't rule against the administration on tariffs and said `Those could go out` with `Everything is on the table`.
- Economists warned that sending President Donald Trump's proposed $2,000 checks could raise inflation and worsen the national debt, and observers cautioned it may be a while before they reach bank accounts.
- With Bessent a key figure in US-China trade talks, officials say the wheels are turning in Washington as policy details including funding and eligibility are still being worked out.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump’s $2,000 tariff checks might need a congressional OK
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a key figure in US-China trade talks. Pete Marovich/Getty Images Treasury Secretary Bessent said Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff checks might need approval from Congress. Trump initially proposed the payments in August to redistribute tariff dividends. Bessent said on Sunday that there would be income limits on the checks. It may be a while before President Donald Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff checks hit your…
Scott Bessent says Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff checks could need Congress's OK
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a key figure in US-China trade talks.Pete Marovich/Getty ImagesTreasury Secretary Bessent said Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff checks might need approval from Congress.Trump initially proposed the payments in August to redistribute tariff dividends.Bessent said on Sunday that there would be income limits on the checks.It may be a while before President Donald Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff checks hit your bank …
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