President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that it’s possible that federal rebates – cash returned to the American public – are possible.

And it’s because of the probable revenue to America of some $200 billion by the end of the year from his new tariffs on other countries.

Trump has been using tariffs, high and low, as a method of bringing those nations to the bargaining table and reaching fair trade agreements for American businesses and consumers.

Some deals already have been made final, but many have not been concluded.The tariff income is from those other nations, and likely will continue even after deals are reached, as Trump has promised not to allow other countries to take advantage as they have in the past.

Trump said, “We’re thinking about that [a rebate], actually. We have so much money coming in we’re thinking about a little rebate, but the big thing we want to do is pay down debt. We’re thinking about a rebate. That’s a very good question. You just made a lot of news.”

Sen. Josh Hawley responded immediately.

His plan is to introduce legislation in the Senate to do exactly what Trump discussed.

Others said Trump’s first plan, paying down the national debt, is the higher priority.