Trump’s $2K Dividend Explained: Tax Cuts, Refunds or Direct Payments?

Ever since President Donald Trump launched his controversial tariff policy on April 2, 2025, reaction to the threat of tariffs (and their disruption of America’s relationship with its trade partners) has been mixed. Retailers and economists have expressed concerns about tariffs driving up prices, while most of President Trump’s Republican Party has been supportive. Recently, to further shore up support for his tariff policy, Trump has announced that tariff revenues will allow him to send $2,000 “tariff div ...