Short answer: There is no confirmed, legally enacted plan to issue a $2,000 tariff dividend, and no official date has been set. Several outlets have reported that the idea has been floated by President Trump, but it would require formal legislation and funding arrangements, which have not been finalized. What this means in practice

• Status: Proposals have been publicly discussed, but no law has been passed to create a tariff-dividend program. Communications from multiple sources over the period indicate it remains an idea rather than a concrete, funded policy [news coverage across outlets over the dates shown; no enactment as of now].
• Timeline: Without legislation, there is no guaranteed payment date. Any future payments would depend on Congressional action, budget processes, and implementing rules.
• Eligibility and form: Even if enacted, the specifics (who qualifies, income thresholds, payment amounts, and whether it appears as a check, tax credit, or other mechanism) would be determined by the final statute and accompanying regulations.

What you can do next

• Track official sources: Look for statements from the White House, the Treasury, or Congress, and any released text of a bill or official policy memo.
• Verify with reputable outlets: If you’re seeing headlines, check the latest follow-up reporting for confirmation of legislative steps or concrete dates.
• Prepare for alternatives: Historically, proposed payroll-like or rebate-style measures depend on separate tax or spending provisions; be prepared for changes in plan or delays.

If you’d like, I can monitor the latest news and summarize any official updates with citations.