When payment could occur — this phrase often refers to the specific moment or timeframe in which a transaction is expected to be completed

A defining feature of the plan is its exclusive reliance on tariffs as the funding source. Trump argued that foreign nations have long benefited from access to the U.S. consumer market while contributing little to domestic prosperity. By imposing substantial tariffs on imported goods, he claims the federal government could collect enough revenue to fund cash payments without raising taxes or increasing deficit spending. In his view, these tariffs would not only generate the necessary funds but also create pressure for foreign industries to stop what he considers unfair competition. The result, according to Trump, would be a system where American households receive direct benefits while U.S. manufacturing grows more competitive.