Trump says he may want to give you a tariff rebate check: 'A little rebate for people of a certain income level might be

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

very nice’

President Trump has suggested that as part of his tariff policy, he would consider sending out rebate checks or tariff refund checks to Americans, funded by the revenue collected from the tariffs imposed on imported goods. “We have so much money coming in, we’re thinking about a little rebate for people of a certain income level,” Trump told reporters Friday outside the White House. “A little rebate for people of a certain income level might be very nice.”

The rebate would be drawn from the significant amount of tariff revenue collected by the U.S. government—over $100 billion in the first half of 2025 alone, according to Treasury data.

Trump’s remarks about these rebate checks perhaps being targeted to Americans “of a certain income level” suggest they would likely be means-tested, but Trump offered few details about the exact income thresholds or amount of the rebate.

The stated purposes of the rebate are to compensate Americans who may have faced higher prices as a result of the tariffs and to potentially provide a small economic stimulus, which gives new meaning to Trump’s remarks about businesses “eating the tariffs,” with much economic debate over who is really footing the bill for them.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-says-may-want-tariff-183841950.html

Then again, he has a habit of talking through his ass.

[lostincalifornia]

1. WTF.

[pbmus]

2. Unlikely...

### Likelihood Assessment
Given these factors, the chances of Trump implementing rebate checks in 2025 appear moderate but uncertain, likely in the range of 30-50%. The proposal has a foundation in tariff revenue and political appeal, but significant hurdles—Congressional approval, economic risks, and competing fiscal priorities—could prevent it from materializing. The lack of specifics on eligibility, amount, or timeline further clouds the outlook, as Trump has not clarified these details.

If pursued, rebates would likely be means-tested (targeted at certain income levels) and modest in size, potentially resembling past stimulus checks but smaller in scope (e.g., less than the $5,000 proposed in the unapproved DOGE dividend plan). Congressional action would be critical, and with recent passage of the costly “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” lawmakers may be reluctant to approve additional spending.

For the latest updates, check reputable sources like www.newsweek.com or www.cnbc.com, as the situation could evolve with new legislative or economic developments.

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Uugghh Just can't stand his simplistic patronizing language.

[ret5hd]

4. why rebate what the chinese are paying?

amiright???

[Norrrm]

5. "so much money coming in"

[Silent Type]

6. Yeah, he'll say that and a lot of other lies as midterms approach.

[bamagal62]

7. Lies, lies, lies

It’s all lies

[mercuryblues]

8. They will be conveniently issued just before Mid-term voting begins.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

9. trump's tariffs are taxes paid by US citizens

trump is proposing giving back money he took from Americans