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Lutnick says promised $5,000 checks for Americans won't come from taypayer dollars

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that promised $5,000 checks for Americans would not be funded by taxpayer dollars. This statement was made during a wide-ranging interview discussing Republican midterm promises, the trade war with Canada, and rising energy costs.
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Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:29 PM EDT
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