Trump Floats Handing Out $2,000 Tariff ‘Rebates’ To All Americans

President Donald Trump said Thursday he is still considering issuing Americans rebates of up to $2,000 using revenue generated from tariffs on imported goods.

Since taking office, the Trump administration has levied sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs on foreign imports, as well as separate levies on key industries, including steel, aluminum, copper, and, most recently, pharmaceuticals. The federal government has collected $214.9 billion in tariffs this year, according to Fox Business, though Trump says the total could eventually surpass $1 trillion annually.

“We’re thinking maybe $1,000 to $2,000 — it would be great,” Trump told OANN, adding that it would be “almost like a dividend to the people of America.” (RELATED: What To Know About Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs After Appeals Setback)

However, the president emphasized that his top priority remains paying down the nation’s mounting debt, which currently sits at