Donald Trump, stimulus check
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Since early in his presidency, Trump has touted a plan to give Americans a "tariff dividend" check. Is it coming in early 2026?
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Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment and tariff dividend: Fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Trump proposed $2,000 stimulus checks funded by tariff revenue for low and middle-income Americans. Payments are unlikely to arrive before Christmas 2025 due to legislative requirements. Distribution may align with November 2026 midterm elections.
President Donald Trump's proposal to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities is drawing sharp criticism from economists, with warnings that the plan could worsen housing affordability in the long run despite temporarily lowering mortgage rates.