Tariff dividend checks were always a long shot, and tariff refund checks aren't likely. But consumers may yet get some of their money back.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed doubt that households would receive any money raised by tariffs: “I got a feeling the American people won’t see it.”

President Trump previously suggested issuing "tariff dividend" checks. After the Supreme Court struck down his tariffs policy, that's unlikely, experts say.

Tariff dividend checks were always a long shot, and tariff refund checks aren't likely. But consumers may yet get some of their money back.