President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about using tariff revenue to pay dividends to Americans. Trump suggested payments of at least $2,000 per person or even directing funds to Health Savings Accounts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated he had not discussed the dividend proposal with Trump.

Economists who spoke with Newsweek warned that tariff revenues may be insufficient to finance Trump's $2,000 checks.

President Donald Trump has suggested that the majority of Americans could receive $2,000 in dividends, claiming that the U.S. is bringing in “trillions of dollars” due to an influx of tariff revenue.