Summary
President Donald Trump is exploring how to give Americans $2,000 payments using money gained from tariffs. While his team is looking into this plan, budget experts doubt it is feasible. The tariffs currently generate significant revenue, but experts say it isn't enough to cover the proposed payouts.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to give Americans $2,000 from tariff revenue.
- White House staff is examining how to implement this plan.
- A poll shows 67% of Americans disapprove of how Trump manages the economy.
- Tariffs brought in $195 billion recently, up 153% from the previous year.
- Experts say the tariff revenue isn't enough for the proposed $2,000 payments.
- Trump's Treasury Secretary suggested the plan could result in tax cuts instead.
- Legal challenges could affect the tariffs that fund this plan.
- The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Trump's ability to impose such tariffs.
