President Donald Trump hints at sharing revenue from trade tariffs as dividend checks, promising thousands of dollars for individuals. Despite his claim of over $1 trillion in tariff revenue this year, Fox Business reports a much lower figure of over $200 billion. Senator Ron Johnson opposes diverting tariff revenue to dividend checks, emphasizing the need to pay down the U.S. deficit. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent notes that congressional approval is required for Trump’s plan.

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