Former President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping economic proposal on Truth Social, introducing what he calls a “national dividend.
” The plan would provide at least $2,000 per person, excluding high-income earners, and would be funded entirely through tariffs on imported goods.
Trump described it as a way to “return wealth to hardworking Americans” while protecting U.S. industries from unfair foreign competition. Supporters praise the idea as a bold redistribution of tariff revenue, while critics question its feasibility and potential inflationary effects. Economists note that the policy could significantly raise consumer prices and strain global trade relationships. Still, Trump framed the dividend as part of his broader “America First” economic agenda aimed at boosting domestic prosperity and independence.
