- Trump says inflation will “soon reach 1.5%,” while signaling a slightly lower tariff structure for Switzerland under his trade agenda.
- He is pushing a $2,000 tariff-funded dividend for middle- and lower-income Americans and warning of “economic disaster” if the Supreme Court rules against his customs authority.
- Trump calls the emerging shutdown deal “very good,” promises the country will return to normal quickly, and touts a new healthcare plan focused on “people, not corporations.”
US President Donald Trump used his latest remarks to push a confident narrative on the economy, saying a “very rapid improvement” in inflation is coming and that “inflation will soon reach 1.5%.” That target undercuts the Fed’s usual 2% goal and puts fresh attention on how monetary policy will evolve in the coming months.
On trade, Trump said the U.S. is working on a “slightly lower tariff structure” for Switzerland, a smaller but high value-added trading partner. It’s a sign that while his broader tariff regime remains intact, there’s room for selective adjustments with countries seen as strategically aligned or economically complementary.
$2,000 Tariff Dividend and Supreme Court Warning
Trump also reiterated his plan for a $2,000 dividend payment to middle- and lower-income Americans, funded “entirely by the tariffs.” He framed the proposal as a fairness measure that uses tariff revenue to support households rather than leaving it in government coffers. Critics are likely to question whether the math works and what it might mean for inflation, but politically it underscores his push to present tariffs as a net gain for ordinary Americans.
At the same time, he warned that the ongoing Supreme Court case on customs duties could trigger an “economic disaster” if the court rules against the administration’s authority. That case could determine whether some of his tariff actions stand or are rolled back, with major implications for both revenue and trade strategy.
Shutdown Deal and “Back to Normal Very Quickly”
On the domestic front, Trump called the emerging agreement to end the government shutdown a “very good deal,” signaling that he expects a resolution soon. He said the “country will return to normal very quickly” once the compromise is finalized, reflecting confidence that federal operations and delayed services will restart without a prolonged restart phase.
He also referenced a new healthcare plan that he said would “prioritize people, not corporations,” positioning it as part of a broader effort to connect his economic and social agenda ahead of key political milestones.
