President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration is considering returning a portion of federal tariff revenue to households, raising the prospect of government "dividend" checks paid directly to Americans. “There’s a possibility,” Trump said, adding that while the priority remains reducing the federal debt, some of the money collected at the border could be redirected to citizens who, in his words, “have had to suffer through stupid leadership.” He did not give details on timing, eligibility or the potential size of any payments. Customs receipts have swelled since the United States imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese goods on April 9, 2025, part of the administration’s broader trade policy. The White House and Treasury Department have not released estimates of total tariff collections or commented on how much might be available for rebates.