FINALLY, TRUMP MAKES THE ANNOUNCEMENT MOST ANTICIPATED BY MILLIONS

Trump Cuts Tariffs, Prepares $2,000 Check, and Launches Offensive Against SNAP Fraud President Trump signed a new executive order aimed at lowering the cost of essential products for millions of American families. The measure reduces tariffs on beef, tomatoes, coffee, bananas, and other everyday consumer goods, with the goal of easing the impact of rising prices at a time when households continue to face economic hardship. These cuts come alongside trade agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador, as part of the administration's strategy to expand access to food and raw materials at lower prices. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that these adjustments are part of Trump's broader economic plan and that the timing is crucial to release items that were already slated for tariff reductions. In parallel, Trump has raised the possibility of a "tariff dividend" in the form of a $2,000 stimulus check for working families. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that this initiative would require congressional approval, but confirmed that the administration is focused on supporting those who have faced the greatest economic hardship. The White House also announced a series of additional economic policies to reduce the cost of living: efforts to lower mortgage rates, further tariff reductions on agricultural products, and more agreements with pharmaceutical companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs. According to senior officials, this is one of the most aggressive economic packages launched by the administration to improve national affordability. Meanwhile, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a sweeping overhaul of the SNAP program, with new requirements that will require beneficiaries to reapply to prevent fraud. The administration identified more than 226,000 fraudulent claims and more than 691,000 illegal transactions related to EBT card cloning and theft. The total cost of stolen benefits exceeded $102 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, up from $69 million in the previous quarter. Rollins added that approximately 700,000 beneficiaries have already been removed from the system and more than 118 arrests have been made.