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Fact-checking Trump’s promise to give Americans $2,000 payments from tariff dividends

Fact-checking Trump’s promise to give Americans $2,000 payments from tariff dividends

Summary

President Donald Trump promised each American $2,000 from tariff revenue, claiming his administration has collected trillions of dollars through tariffs. He stated this money would also help reduce the national debt and support investment in U.S. factories.

Key Facts

  • President Trump promised $2,000 payments to Americans from tariff revenue.
  • He claimed to have collected trillions of dollars from tariffs during his administration.
  • Tariffs have been placed on various countries and goods like drugs, steel, and cars.
  • Trump mentioned that the money would also help reduce the $37 trillion U.S. debt.
  • He pointed out that high-income people would not receive the $2,000 payments.
  • President Trump stated that there is increased investment in U.S. plants and factories.

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