Trump Provides Update on When $2,000 Tariff Payments Could Come

The president also says he doesn’t need Congress to pass enabling legislation.
Trump Provides Update on When $2,000 Tariff Payments Could Come
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump said in a new interview that he believes the administration does not need congressional approval to send out tariff-derived payments to Americans, saying it could happen later in 2026.

Several White House officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and economic adviser Kevin Hassett, had said it would require an act of Congress.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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