Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?

It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for U.S. trade policy.

President Donald Trump made a lot of tariff threats and trade promises this year. Many materialized into a barrage of new import taxes that overturned decades of U.S. economic policy — but others have yet to be fulfilled as 2025 comes to a close.

Is the $2,000 stimulus check real? Here's what to know and how Supreme Court decision could impact Trump's tariff dividend payment status or refund

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Friday that losing his administration's ability to tariff countries that treat the United States unfairly would be a "terrible blow" to the U.S., describing tariffs as an "overwhelming benefit" to America.

Pasta lovers in the US may soon be able to dig in without sticker shock after federal officials sharply scaled back proposed tariffs that once threatened to send Italian noodles off grocery store shelves.

Algoma Steel initiated at Jefferies with Hold rating, saying tariff pressures overshadow benefits from the Canadian steel producer's ongoing strategic transformation.