Trump promises Americans a $2,000 bonus from tariff revenues
President of the United States Donald Trump announced that most Americans will receive «a »tariff dividend" of at least $2000 per person.
According to the publication Business Insider, The initiative is to be financed by government revenues from import tariffs, introduced as part of Trump's trade policy.
Main provisions of the programme
Trump said that his administration's tariff policy is already bringing «lasting profits» to the federal budget, and now these funds should be give back to people.
«Those who oppose tariffs are fools. They don't understand that it is thanks to these tariffs that America earns trillions of dollars,» the president said.
According to Trump, the government will use part of the revenue from the duties not only to pay citizens, but also to Reducing public debt.
It has not yet been specified in what form the payment will be made in cash or through tax benefits, and when it will start.
Political and legal context
To implement the programme, you need approval of the US Congress, where the debate continues on the feasibility of large-scale social payments in a period of budget deficit.
In addition, US Supreme Court is considering a case on the legality of Trump's tariffs, which opponents consider to be an abuse of presidential power.
Analysts The Guardian note that this initiative may be part of the White House's political strategy ahead of the upcoming elections - an attempt to strengthen support among the middle class.
Significance for the economy
If the initiative is implemented, it will one of the largest direct incentives for the population in recent years - after the 2020 pandemic payments.
However, economists warn that such a move could Increase inflationary pressure і complicate trade relations with partners, In particular, with the EU and China, which had previously criticised Trump's tariff policy.
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