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Donald Trump has proposed sending $2,000 checks to Americans, but many are wondering who would qualify for them. The plan would use money collected from tariffs the United States has placed on foreign countries, and the goal is to provide direct financial relief to families. Any payments, though, would still need approval from Congress.<\/p>\n

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The tariffs, which started in April 2025, have already brought in more than $214 billion this year. The Treasury Department said the program was designed to increase revenue through higher fees on imports, especially from countries with trade imbalances. Trump, who is 79, said that once the system is fully active, it could bring in over a trillion dollars each year.<\/p>\n

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He said: \u201cThey (tariffs) are just starting to kick in. Ultimately, your tariffs are going to be over a trillion dollars a year.\u201d He added that most of the revenue would go toward paying down the national debt, which now stands at about $37 trillion.<\/p>\n

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Trump also said he wants Americans to benefit from the success of the program. He said: \u201cWe\u2019re thinking maybe $1,000 to $2,000 \u2013 it would be great.\u201d He called it a \u201cdividend to the people of America\u201d and said it would help families still struggling with high costs after the pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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