Donald Trump’s latest economic pitch comes wrapped in the kind of bold promise that grabs headlines instantly: a nationwide dividend of at least $2,000 per person, funded entirely through tariff revenue. He laid out the idea on Truth Social, framing it as a direct financial return to ordinary Americans while excluding high-income earners. The message was simple, punchy, and intentionally disruptive — a proposal that blends economic nationalism with cash-in-hand populism, something Trump has leaned on heavily in his political messaging. At the core of his plan is a straightforward mechanism: impose tariffs on imported goods, collect the revenue, and...
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