On Dec. 21, during an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said stimulus checks remain a possibility for 2026.

New York Times reporters recently interviewed Trump and tackled several subjects, including when tariff dividend payments could be released.

In an interview with The New York Times, Trump said he will not need congressional approval for the checks, fueled by revenue collected from his sweeping tariffs, to come to fruition. When asked when Americans can see the funds hitting their wallets, he replied: “I would say toward the end of the year.”

During an interview with the New York Times on Jan. 11, Trump provided a new timeline on the $2,000 checks from tariff income. Here's the latest.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised $2,000 "tariff dividend checks" to Americans, but recently extended the timeline to late 2026 while Congressional approval remains uncertain

Talk of tariff-funded stimulus checks continues, but legal, fiscal, and political hurdles suggest Americans should not expect payments anytime soon.

Are stimulus checks coming in 2026? Here’s the latest on the proposed $2,000 payments, who might qualify, what’s holding it up, and when Americans could realistically see money.

Is Trump sending a stimulus check? Are we getting a stimulus check in January or 2026? Here's the federal stimulus check status.

Are we getting $2000 stimulus check in January 2026? Here's what to know about Trump tariff dividend date status, eligibility, and IRS refund tracker.

A Supreme Court decision that Trump's tariffs are illegal means huge refund payments, but the government could drag out the process of making businesses whole.