President Trump has pitched the idea of using tariff revenues for a $2,000 “dividend” payment. But there are big obstacles, including that Congress hasn’t approved it.

Congressional approval would likely be required for plan to take effect, an idea Trump has floated before

The president also torched his tariff opponents as "fools."

President Donald Trump said he is considering a $2,000 payment back to Americans for the tariff revenue. But such an idea would need Congress.

President Trump has pitched the idea of using tariff revenues for a $2,000 “dividend” payment. But there are big obstacles, including that Congress hasn’t approved it.

Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend plan faces legal hurdles, unclear funding; experts doubt tariff revenue will cover costs.

President Donald Trump refloated the idea of tariff rebate checks over the weekend, but experts say such a plan is unlikely to become policy.

“The numbers just don’t check out,″ said Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy at the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.

On Wednesday, the White House said US President Trump is committed to the plan of sharing tariff revenue with Americans.

Trump floats the idea of tariff dividends, direct healthcare payments and extending mortgages up to 50 years.