President Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to provide so-called “tariff dividends” to Americans, promising that the payments will be distributed before the 2026 midterm elections.
Speaking at an Oval Office event celebrating the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Trump suggested that the payouts could reach “thousands of dollars” for individuals with moderate incomes.
How the $2,000 Dividend Might Work
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previously confirmed that the proposal for $2,000 dividend checks is under consideration, though he emphasized that no final decision has been made. He clarified that the payments may not necessarily come as direct checks.
“It could come in lots of forms,” Bessent told reporters, via the New York Post. “You know, it could be just the tax decreases that we are seeing following the Big Beautiful Bill – no tax on tips, overtime, Social Security relief, and deductibility of auto loans.”
Trump also reiterated the plan on Truth Social, writing that “a dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone.” Bessent added that an income cap of around $100,000 is being considered, which would exclude higher-income households.
“Everything is on the table. That would be for working families. We will have an income limit,” Bessent said.
