President Trump says tariff revenue could fund $2,000 payments to Americans, according to an interview with The New York Times.

Without approval from Congress or the Internal Revenue Service, no payment can be issued. $2,000 stimulus checks have not been confirmed and are unlikely to arrive in December 2025. People should take any news or notifications that claim otherwise with caution, as they are fraudulent.

President Donald Trump has said US government will give Americans $2,000 checks in mid 2026. But Congress has to OK the spending. Here's what we know.

Could Americans receive another stimulus check? Congress, tariffs and rebate proposals may shape whether payments happen in 2026.