The $2,000 Dividend Promise from Trump and the Missing Details
President Trump told reporters in a White House press conference on Sunday, November 9th, that his significant world trade tariffs and international investments have brought in "trillions of dollars" to the U.S. He says the money will be used to bring down the national debt which he says, "is a national security thing."
He also said he intends to issue $2,000 dividend checks to middle-income and low-income Americans.
Local Families Feel the Pain of Tariff-Induced Price Jumps
After the Liberation Day Tariffs were announced in April 2025, imported shipping supply delays and significant cost increases have affected the lives of Americans, including the nearly 13 million people who live in Oregon and Washington St

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