Trump proposes $2,000 stimulus checks funded by record tariff revenues

From $5,000 dreams to $2,000 reality—how tariffs could put cash in Americans’ pockets. But will Congress and courts sign off?

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2025 December 10 . 4:50 PM

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Trump proposes $2,000 stimulus checks funded by record tariff revenues

The U.S. government has collected record tariff revenues in 2025, reaching $214.9 billion so far. President Donald Trump has now suggested using some of this money to send $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans. The proposal follows months of discussions about possible payouts funded by tariffs and federal savings.

Earlier this year, Trump and Elon Musk explored the idea of $5,000 stimulus payments. The funds would come from cuts to federal spending. By last month, the proposed amount had shifted to between $1,000 and $2,000 per person.

The proposal hinges on record tariff collections and pending legal decisions. If approved, the $2,000 checks would represent a direct use of trade revenue to support American households. The timing, eligibility rules, and distribution method remain undecided.