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Trump's $2,000 tariff checks requires legislation, Bessent says

Trump's $2,000 tariff checks requires legislation, Bessent says

Summary

President Trump wants to give $2,000 checks to Americans from tariff money, but it needs new laws. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that legislation is required to make it happen.

Key Facts

  • President Trump proposed $2,000 checks from tariff money for Americans.
  • This plan needs new legislation to be implemented.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed this on Fox News.
  • The administration is dealing with an affordability crisis.
  • This story is still developing.

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