Gregory Meeks (D-NY) criticized Scott Bessent for claiming that long-standing trade deficits constitute a "national emergency" and bypassing Congress. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) was clearly ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a press conference Monday. (Jean-Christophe Bott/Associated Press) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S ...