US treasury chief says he will be present at Supreme Court hearing on tariffs

WASHINGTON: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday he would be present at the Supreme Court during a hearing this week on the legality of President Donald Trump's tariff policy that the treasury chief called a "matter of national security."

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent strongly backs Trump's tariff policy, calling it a national security issue.
Bessent will attend the Supreme Court hearing on the legality of Trumps use of emergency powers for tariffs.
He denies any intent to intimidate the Court, saying his presence highlights the urgency of the economic situation.

"I'm actually going to go and sit, hopefully in the front row, and have a ringside seat," Bessent told Fox News' "Jesse Watters Primetime" show. "This is a matter of national security."

When asked if his presence at the Supreme Court could be seen as potential intimidation, Bessent said he will "emphasize that this is an economic emergency."