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- U.S. President Donald Trump plans to distribute $2,000 tariff dividend checks to low- and middle-income Americans by the 2026 midterms, funded by tariff revenues.
- Some Republicans question feasibility, noting the cost could reach $600 billion and exceed expected tariff revenue.
- The plan seeds investment accounts for children born 2025–2028 with $1,000.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advises Americans to save the checks to mitigate inflation.
