The concept of a rebate check fueled with revenue from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump is making the rounds, but don’t expect a check any time soon unless Republican opposition to the concept fades away.
Trump raised the notion last week, telling the media, “The big thing we want to do is pay down debt, but we’re thinking about a rebate,” according to The Washington Post.
“We have so much money coming in from tariffs that a little rebate for people of a certain income level might be really nice,” he said.
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The outlet reported that the tariffs have taken in more than $93 billion.
🧵TRUMP: WE MAY SEND EVERYONE REBATE CHECKS FROM TARIFF REVENUE
Imagine getting a check from the U.S. government
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