Former President Donald Trump has proposed a new economic initiative on Truth Social

In his post, Trump defended tariffs as an effective tool for strengthening the economy, writing that critics of such measures are “fools.” He claimed the U.S. is currently “the richest, most respected country in the world,” citing strong market performance and low inflation during his tenure as evidence of the policy’s effectiveness.

However, details of the proposed “American Dividend” remain limited. It is unclear how the payments would be administered or how eligibility would be determined. Possible mechanisms could include direct rebates, tax credits, or healthcare offsets, but no official framework has been released.

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