$38 trillion debt and Hawley wants rebate checks funded by tariffs. Bad idea all around.

$38 trillion. That is the mountain of debt the United States carries. Senator Josh Hawley proposes issuing rebate checks funded by tariffs. The idea sounds simple. Tariffs raise revenue but also push prices higher for consumers already squeezed by inflation. Instead of tackling unchecked spending or entitlement growth, this plan kicks the can down the …

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Trump forecasts ‘50-50 chance’ for EU trade deal, lower chance with Canada — and floats ‘rebate’ for some Americans

Trump forecasts ‘50-50 chance’ for EU trade deal, lower chance with Canada — and floats ‘rebate’ for some Americans https://t.co/xLxsTw1y5I pic.twitter.com/tfmXevE7Md — New York Post (@nypost) July 25, 2025 WASHINGTON — President Trump told reporters Friday that the US has a “50-50 chance” of reaching a trade deal with the European Union ahead of an …

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Trump teases rebate checks for low-income Americans using tariff money, no plan confirmed

President Trump told reporters on July 25 that his administration is “thinking about a little rebate” for Americans using tariff revenue. The remark came during a press pool exchange before his departure to Scotland. He added that the rebate would target “people of a certain income,” though no thresholds were specified. The idea is not …

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