Treasury secretary defends Greenland tariffs: 'The national emergency is avoiding the national emergency'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump’s plan to slap tariffs on imports from eight European nations opposing a U.S. takeover of Greenland, telling NBC’s Meet the Press it’s a strategic move to avoid a hot war. Trump said he would impose a 10% levy, rising to 25% by June 1, if no purchase deal is reached, as the Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether his tariff policies can stand. EU ambassadors will meet Sunday. Critics, including Sen. Rand Paul, said there’s no emergency with Greenland. Greenland, Denmark and other European allies have rejected the threats.