Trump has once again floated the idea of issuing a fourth stimulus-style payment, this time in the form of a $2,000 dividend funded by tariff revenue.

But in spite of the buzz, American people hoping for a payout before the New Year may have to wait.

On November 17, 2025, US President Donald Trump addressed the timing of the proposed dividend, saying it would target “individuals of moderate income” and would likely be issued sometime in 2026, before the midterm elections.