President Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to issue a ‘tariff dividend’ check to Americans, proposing payments of at least $2,000 per person, though excluding high-income earners.
The announcement was made on Truth Social, where Trump declared:
“People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS! We are now the Richest, Most Respected Country In the World, With Almost No Inflation, and A Record Stock Market Price.”
Ongoing discussions about direct payments
While details on eligibility and timing remain unclear, the White House did not immediately respond to questions.
The idea of federal checks, whether through tariff profits or other means, has circulated throughout the year, with some states like New York already distributing inflation-related payments.
Legal and economic uncertainty
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments challenging the president’s authority to levy tariffs, raising questions about the future of such policies and any related payments.
This legal uncertainty has contributed to increased volatility in U.S. markets, which saw declines last week amid trade tensions and broader economic concerns.
Past stimulus checks and bitcoin impact
The last major round of stimulus checks in 2020 coincided with a historic surge in the bitcoin price history chart.
Recipients who invested their $1,200 stimulus check in bitcoin would have seen gains of over 1,700% by 2025.
Similarly, new rounds of stimulus or dividend payments could again drive significant interest in bitcoin, as seen in previous cycles.
