Donald Trump proposes rebate checks funded by EU tariffs, sparking debate ahead of 2024 election. Social media reacts as politics heats up.
Global News Daily Now | July 28, 2025
Written by DMG
Donald Trump has done it again. Just days after dominating the Republican debate circuit, the former President is now floating a new economic twist — Rebate Checks linked to a U.S.–EU tariff deal.
Sources close to Trump’s campaign say the plan involves using funds from a potential 15% tariff on European imports to send direct payments to American households. Trump supporters are calling it the “America First Rebate,” while critics label it a populist stunt ahead of the 2024 elections.
Why should Europe profit while Americans struggle?” Trump said during a closed-door event in Michigan. “Under my plan, you get paid — not the bureaucrats in Brussels.”
Political Firestorm Ignites
The announcement sent shockwaves through Washington. Democrats quickly pushed back, with Senator Elizabeth Warren calling the proposal “reckless economic theater.” Even some Republicans appeared blindsided, hinting that the idea could trigger trade wars and inflation.
Meanwhile, Trump’s base sees this as a power move that revives his economic credentials — especially among middle-income American families grappling with inflation.
Social Media Meltdown
The news exploded on X (formerly Twitter), where hashtags like #TrumpRebate and #EUCheckGate started trending by Monday morning.
Memes, debates, and hot takes flooded timelines:
Trump turning tariffs into checks? Genius!
More fake promises to buy votes!
EU imports paying my rent? Sign me up!
2024 Election Impact
Analysts suggest this surprise rebate plan is Trump’s attempt to shift media focus away from ongoing legal battles and redirect voter attention toward economic issues. Some believe it could boost him in key swing states like Pennsylvania and Ohio, where manufacturing and EU import policies hit hardest.
The big question:
Will this “Rebate Diplomacy” change the 2024 game? Or is it just another headline grab?
Stay Tuned…
With the next Republican primary debate just days away, Trump’s team hints there’s more to come. Whether it’s another surprise check, a tariff bombshell, or a TikTok ban 2.0 — one thing is certain:
USA politics just got a whole lot louder.