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Nonetheless, Trump on Monday said tariff dividends could be sent out next year, and revenue would still be used to pay down the federal deficit.
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
The problem is that while some people may use the money to pay down debt, others would likely spend it, and that would increase demand.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025
Focus on paying down existing debts, avoiding new credit inquiries and ensuring all bills are current.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Trump, however, also said federal tariff revenue might be used to pay down national debt — raising questions about how much federal funding would be needed to do both.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
The problem is that while some people may use the money to pay down debt, others would likely spend it, and that would increase demand.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025
Focus on paying down existing debts, avoiding new credit inquiries and ensuring all bills are current.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Trump, however, also said federal tariff revenue might be used to pay down national debt — raising questions about how much federal funding would be needed to do both.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20down. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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