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Trump Proposes Tariffs for $2,000 Payments Amid Debt Crisis

11/12/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates using tariff revenue to fund $2,000 payments for low- and middle-income Americans.
He argues tariffs could help address the national debt, which now exceeds $38 trillion.
Experts say tariff revenue is not enough to meaningfully reduce the debt.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court reviews Trump's authority to impose tariffs amid ongoing legal challenges.

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U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates using tariff revenue to fund $2,000 payments for low- and middle-income Americans.
He argues tariffs could help address the national debt, which now exceeds $38 trillion.
Experts say tariff revenue is not enough to meaningfully reduce the debt.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court reviews Trump's authority to impose tariffs amid ongoing legal challenges.