Many Americans are feeling the strain of rising costs, so any news of extra financial help sparks hope. That’s why President Donald Trump’s promise of a $2,000 tariff payment caught the attention of millions. People have been waiting for clarity, wondering who qualifies and when the money might arrive.

Trump first mentioned the payment earlier this month on Truth Social. He said tariff revenue was growing and claimed it could support a national “dividend” of at least $2,000 for most Americans. His message surprised many, especially after earlier plans focused on reducing the federal debt.

The turning point came when Trump added new details, saying the payment would go only to people with moderate incomes. Treasury officials later explained that the support might arrive in different forms, such as tax cuts or deductions. Still, the basic idea remains the same: people under certain income levels could benefit.

Experts say the key number is $75,000 a year for individuals and $150,000 for married couples. Anyone under that threshold would likely qualify, though nothing has been fully confirmed. Many families are also unsure whether children will receive payments, since that information has not been released.

The biggest challenge is funding. Estimates show the plan could cost around $600 billion, while tariffs have raised only about $90 billion so far. Trump, however, insists revenue will “skyrocket” as buyers adjust to the new rules.

For now, Americans can only wait as more details slowly surface. And like many financial promises, the truth will unfold one step at a time.