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Transportation Secretary Faces Insider Trading Allegations Amid Tariff News

5/20/2025

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Duffy's Controversial Sale

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's recent stock sale, valued between $75,000 and $600,000, just two days before President Trump's tariff announcement, has sparked allegations of insider trading. Duffy's spokesperson insists he wasn't involved in the timing. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautions that these tariffs could be reversed if trade deals fail to materialize.

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Trump Urges Walmart

President Trump took aim at Walmart, urging the retail giant to absorb the costs of tariffs rather than passing them onto consumers. In a tense backdrop, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautioned that nations failing to negotiate fairly might see tariffs return. Former Vice President Mike Pence echoed concerns, calling Trump's tariffs damaging and revealing rifts within the Republican Party on trade issues.

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Duffy's Controversial Sale

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's recent stock sale, valued between $75,000 and $600,000, just two days before President Trump's tariff announcement, has sparked allegations of insider trading. Duffy's spokesperson insists he wasn't involved in the timing. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautions that these tariffs could be reversed if trade deals fail to materialize.

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