Treasury Secretary Bessent to attend Supreme Court arguments on Trump's tariff powers

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will attend Supreme Court arguments on President Trump's tariff powers, highlighting the case's economic importance. Bessent stated his presence emphasizes the economic emergency and national security implications of the tariffs, which could impact global trade and American consumers. The case challenges the administration's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, with opponents arguing the law does not grant such authority and Congress holds taxing power.


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