Trump proposes that revenue from tariffs on imports could be used to deliver rebate checks to Americans of certain income levels. This would potentially address increased prices from tariffs and stimulate the economy. The tariff revenue expected to exceed $100 billion in the first half of 2025 could support this initiative. However, details on income thresholds and refund amounts remain unclear. Congressional approval would be needed, and logistics for eligibility and distribution would have to be established, similar to previous stimulus programs. This rebate concept differs from typical tariff refunds to importers.
We have so much money coming in, we're thinking about a little rebate for people of a certain income level. A little rebate for people of a certain income level might be very nice.
The rebate would be drawn from the significant amount of tariff revenue collected by the U.S. government- over $100 billion in the first half of 2025 alone.
The stated purposes of the rebate are to compensate Americans who may have faced higher prices due to the tariffs and potentially provide a small economic stimulus.
Any such rebate policy would likely require congressional approval, and lawmakers like Sen. Josh Hawley have indicated support for legislation that would deliver rebate checks to working Americans.
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