Unless you have been living under a rock, you might have been aware of Donald Trump’s promise of delivering $2000 checks to nearly all Americans in the country as part of a dividend from monies raised through tariffs.

Now, sources are speaking about the fact that this might actually not be the best news after all, and citizens might not even get it all as it was promised.

Trump explained the whole matter himself, adding how the country has taken hundreds of billions of dollars in tariff money. With that, he wants to issue dividends by the middle of 2026. It might even be further delayed, he added.

You have to be from the moderate to low income group to be eligible, and while it all sounds like a dream, there’s more to the plot as experts shared. Putting factors like eligibility aside, and when the money might get delivered, and other kinds of criteria, the idea is getting challenged by his supporters.

Those who aren’t Trump loyalists and economists are speaking about the downfall of this action. This includes revenue shortfall and a funding gap, drastically increasing the federal deficit.

Secondly, it will drive up inflation massively as the money goes directly to the consumers. Thirdly, it’s being challenged in the court, and with these many legal risks, it could be reversed or disappear as a whole. Let’s not forget the tax implications that come with the payments, as dividends count as taxable income. Clearly, there is a lot to think about.