[Besent States Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend Proposal Requires Congressional Approval] U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent stated that President Trump's proposal on November 10 to issue a $2,000 tariff-funded 'dividend' to American citizens requires congressional approval. In an interview on Sunday, he mentioned that the government needs to pass new legislation to advance the related work and expects households to face more economic pressure early next year. He also noted that Trump's policy plan includes tax reduction measures and predicted a slowdown in inflation and real income growth in the first half of 2026.