India, Jan. 21 -- In his Tuesday's (January 20) press brief, President Donald Trump provided a major update on the $2000 dividend checks that he first promised to Americans in July 2025 in lieu of the country's income from the tariff revenues.

Trump told reporters at the White House that his administration can start sending the tariff dividends checks without the approval of the US Congress. He also hinted that an 'income limit' could be set regarding who receives them.

"I don't think we would have to go to Congress, but, you know, we'll find out," Trump said, when questioned by a reporter whether the decision would need the Houses' approval. "But we'd do a $2,000 dividend to the people of our country, would probably set an income limit...