Trump's Tariff Cash Promise: A Closer Look

Trump has been talking about giving Americans $2, 000 from tariffs. But experts say it's not that simple. Tariffs aren't bringing in as much money as Trump claims. The government has other plans for that money, like paying off debt or keeping tax cuts. Trump hasn't shared many details about who would get the money or how it would work. He says "everyone" except high earners would get it, but he hasn't explained what "high income" means. He also hasn't said if kids would get any money. The Supreme Court is deciding if Trump can even keep these tariffs. If they say no, there won't be any money for payments. Even if they say yes, the money might not be enough. Experts think giving $2, 000 to everyone would cost more than the tariffs have brought in so far. Trump has talked about this before. Last year, he mentioned a "little rebate" but said paying off debt was more important. A senator even proposed $600 checks, but that didn't go anywhere. Tariffs are already costing Americans money. Experts say each household pays about $1, 600 to $2, 600 a year because of them. Some think it would be better to just get rid of the tariffs instead of giving out checks. The government has already promised to use tariff money for other things. They want to pay off debt and keep tax cuts. So even if there is extra money, it might not go to Americans.