Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump’s tariffs are “worth it” – even if they trigger a recession. Economists have warned that the president’s stiff tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which are on a 30-day pause;

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said market volatility doesn't matter much as the Trump administration focuses on long-term economic success.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday played down the recent weakness in the stock market, saying the White House was focused on the long term. “I’m not concerned about a little bit of volatility over three weeks,

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is praising President Donald Trump for motivating fellow transatlantic alliance members to step up defense spending and getting Russia to the negotiating table for talks about its grinding war against Ukraine.

Trump has repeatedly expressed his contention that European countries have been taking advantage of the U.S. by not spending more on defense.

President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary to enhance international security, escalating his campaign to annex the strategic Arctic island.