Millions of American people could be in line for a payment worth up to $1,745 – yet married taxpayers are being warned the payment structure could affect how much they receive – and if they are eligible.

In spite of President Donald Trump insisting that tariffs are good for the U.S. economy, reports show they contributed to rising costs across a wide range of everyday goods.

In reality, as per recent reports, Americans paid $1,745 per household in tariff-related expenses between February 2025 and January 2026.

Tariff dividend ‘will be paid to everyone’

Since mid-2025, Trump has floated the idea of a “tariff dividend,” arguing that the revenue collected from import taxes could be redistributed back to the public.