Are we getting $2000 stimulus check in January 2026? Here's what to know about Trump tariff dividend date status, eligibility, and IRS refund tracker.

Tax Foundation estimates that Trump’s tariffs will raise $2.1 trillion in revenue over the next decade, but that dips to $1.6 trillion after accounting for foreign retaliation and other negative economic effects. The Congressional Budget Office has projected tariff revenue of $3.3 trillion over a decade.

Are stimulus checks coming in 2026? Here’s the latest on the proposed $2,000 payments, who might qualify, what’s holding it up, and when Americans could realistically see money.

The year 2025 was especially challenging economically for the United States, particularly for its citizens. The sharp increase in tariffs severely impacted

While President Donald Trump has said that Americans should see $2,000 checks for the government in mid 2026, it might depend on Congress.

As of January 2026, no solid plans have been enacted to bring the checks to fruition. In February 2025, Trump also said he would consider a plan to issue $5,000 stimulus checks to taxpayers in the form of a “DOGE dividend” during a summit in Miami.