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President Trump plans to issue tariff dividend refunds to Americans in 2026 from revenue collected.

Critics question the plan's economic sense, citing uncertain tariff revenue and high costs for the refunds.

The proposed dividend checks would require new legislation to be passed by Congress.

Some economic groups suggest the tariffs act as a tax increase on U.S. households and should be repealed instead.

President Donald Trump is sticking with his plan to give Americans a tariff dividend refund in 2026.

Trump recently discussed the potential checks in a Cabinet meeting on Dec. 2, during which he also called the "affordability" issue a "Democrat scam," and appeared to nod off .

"Next year is projected to be the largest tax refund season ever, and we'

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