Trump says he wants to give low- and middle-income Americans a $2,000 tariff rebate, but will the proposal actually come to fruition? And who in Ohio would qualify?

President Donald Trump recently proposed on Truth Social that the U.S. send citizens a $2,000 dividend check amid scrutiny over his tariffs. “People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!” Trump wrote on the social media website on Nov.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans received multiple stimulus checks to relieve the financial pressure caused by the pandemic-related closures. These checks helped people to stabilize their finances and avoid financial disaster in the wake of closed businesses and mass layoffs.

As President Donald Trump advocates for new stimulus measures in 2025, Americans may soon see additional federal payments. Economic discussions are ongoing, with updates suggesting that checks could be distributed as early as June.

Donald Trump has proposed sending $2,000 tariff checks to many Americans. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that might need a congressional OK.