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00:02President Donald Trump has renewed discussion of a $2,000 per person tariff dividend as
00:07households wait to see whether direct payments could be proposed in 2026, according to CNBC.
00:13Trump said the U.S. has taken in more than $600 billion in tariff revenue,
00:18though multiple estimates place 2025 gross tariff revenue closer to $200 billion to $289 billion.
00:25Administration officials said any proposal would require congressional approval,
00:30analysts said a broad rebate would cost about $450 billion and exceed expected tariff revenue.
00:36Tariffs raised consumer prices, with households facing an average $1,700 cost in 2025.
00:43Legal challenges to Trump's tariffs could also require refunds if the Supreme Court rules them unlawful.
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