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Trump's Tariff Strategy Defended After Supreme Court Ruling

2/21/2026

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy after a Supreme Court ruling limited emergency tariff powers.
Speaking in Dallas, he said the ruling did not block tariffs but restricted their legal framework.
Bessent said the administration would rely on Sections 232 and 301 to maintain tariff revenues and keep them stable despite the ruling.
He reiterated the administration's commitment to national security and economic strength.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy after a Supreme Court ruling limited emergency tariff powers.
Speaking in Dallas, he said the ruling did not block tariffs but restricted their legal framework.
Bessent said the administration would rely on Sections 232 and 301 to maintain tariff revenues and keep them stable despite the ruling.
He reiterated the administration's commitment to national security and economic strength.