President Trump Announces $2,000 “Tariff Dividend” for Most Americans

President Trump Announces $2,000 “Tariff Dividend” for Most Americans Washington, D.C. | November 9, 2025 — U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced a new initiative that would provide “a dividend of at least $2,000 per person” to most American citizens, funded through revenue generated from his administration’s tariff policies. In a statement posted on his official social-media platform, President Trump said the payments would go to “everyone except high-income people”, describing the move as a way to ensure Americans directly benefit from the country’s tariff earnings. “A dividend of at least $2,000 a person (not including high-income people!) will be paid to everyone,” President Trump wrote, calling the measure a reward for hard-working citizens and a symbol of America’s economic strength. The White House has not yet released formal guidelines on how the “Tariff Dividend” would be distributed or who exactly qualifies as a high-income earner. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent later clarified that the payments could take the form of tax reductions or rebates, rather than direct cash checks. Economists and policy analysts have noted that Congressional approval will likely be required for such a large-scale distribution of funds. They also point out that several of the tariffs underpinning this plan are currently facing legal challenges, potentially complicating the initiative’s timeline. While details remain uncertain, the announcement marks one of the Trump administration’s most significant economic proposals since returning to office in January 2025. Supporters hail it as a direct return of tariff benefits to American families, while critics question its feasibility and fiscal impact. ⸻ Sources: The Guardian, ABC News, The Independent, Bloomberg Reported by: Bhutan Khabar Digital Desk #Trump #TariffDividend #USPolitics #Economy #BhutanKhabar