Trump doubles down on $2K tariff checks — even as Bessent seems to throw cold water on idea
1. Trump proposed $2,000 tariff rebate checks for citizens, excluding the wealthy. 2. Treasury Secretary Bessent questioned the feasibility of these checks. 3. Supreme Court may overturn existing tariffs, risking rebate funding. 4. Tariff revenues have surpassed $220 billion but may not cover checks. 5. Consumers expected to face increased costs due to tariffs, impacting spending.