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Trump presented the dividend as both practical and emotional — “the people’s share” of national revenue.

He argued that tariffs were “investments that America finally profits from,” framing them as tools for both economic protection and household benefit.

3. Mixed Public Response

Many praised the idea, discussing how the payment could ease rising costs.

Others — including economists — questioned whether tariff income could support such payouts and warned against politicizing complex fiscal policy.

The debate highlighted tension between hope and skepticism.

4. Beyond Economics

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