American Worker Rebate Act

Hawley Proposes Tariff Rebates Excluding “Biden Voters”

Senator Josh Hawley has proposed the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025, which would provide $600 tax rebates to Americans, specifically targeting “Trump blue-collar voters” and excluding “Biden voters.” The rebates would be funded by tariff revenues, with income-based phase-outs. Critics point out that the tariffs that fund the rebate would increase consumer costs. The plan mirrors previous stimulus checks, with some questioning its potential inflationary impact and the benefit of the rebate.

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Hawley Proposes Excluding “Biden Voters” from Tariff Rebate Checks

Senator Josh Hawley has proposed the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025, a plan to distribute $600 rebate checks funded by tariff revenues, but with a focus on “Trump blue-collar voters.” Hawley’s statements suggest the checks would exclude “Biden voters” and high-income earners, with funds potentially reaching the working class, drawing criticism and comparisons to past stimulus measures. The plan’s viability is questioned, as tariffs increase consumer costs, potentially negating the impact of the rebate checks, and contributing to inflation.

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