US EditionTrump Says $2,000 Rebate Checks Will Come by 'Mid-2026'
Trump says $2,000 rebate checks funded by tariffs aim to support working families and reduce debt, but Congressional approval and legal challenges remain unresolved.
- On Monday afternoon, President Donald Trump doubled down in the Oval Office on a plan for $2,000 rebate checks funded by tariffs, saying Americans can expect them around mid-2026 and noting Congress must pass legislation.
- The administration points to tariff revenue as the funding source, with Trump saying `We have a lot of money from tariffs` and analysts estimating $200 billion to $300 billion annually, while federal receipts were $195 billion as of Sept. 30.
- A universal $2,000 payout would cost $600 billion, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the checks would be `for working families` with income limits.
- If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs, refunds to importers could void the payout, and several Republican senators including Republican Sen. Josh Hawley have rejected the tariff-rebate idea.
- Most conservatives prefer using tariff revenue to reduce the national debt, and as of right now, passage appears an extreme long shot despite President Donald Trump targeting moderate and middle-income families.
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Trump says $2,000 rebate checks will come by 'mid-2026'
The Republican president doubled down on his proposal on Monday, even setting a timeline for the $2,000 rebate checks.
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