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Senator Johnson Slams Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend Plan

11/25/2025

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Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to issue $2,000 tariff dividend checks as unaffordable with a $2 trillion deficit in 2025.
Experts warn tariff revenue won't cover the costs, which could total $6 trillion over ten years.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said tariff revenue should reduce the deficit.
The Congressional Budget Office projects a federal deficit of $1.8 trillion for 2025.

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Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to issue $2,000 tariff dividend checks as unaffordable with a $2 trillion deficit in 2025.
Experts warn tariff revenue won't cover the costs, which could total $6 trillion over ten years.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said tariff revenue should reduce the deficit.
The Congressional Budget Office projects a federal deficit of $1.8 trillion for 2025.