Kenny Holston and Jessica Koscielniak/CNP / SplashNews.com / Kenny Holston and Jessica Koscielniak/CNP / SplashNews.com Perhaps you received a recent email, appearing to be from President Donald Trump and his supporters, discussing a potential $2,000 tariff check. If so, you’re not alone. Read More: 10 Unusual Ways to Make Extra Money (That Actually Work) Check Out: 9 Clever Ways Retirees Are Earning Up to $1K Per Month From Home So what’s behind this latest push for tariff checks?