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Tristan Bove

‘Maya MacGuineas should be ashamed’: Scott Bessent launches war of words with the nonpartisan think tank that agrees with Trump on tariffs

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. (Credit: Kevin Dietsch—Getty Images)

Trump administration officials have had harsh words for anyone choosing to question the efficacy or legality of the president’s sweeping tariff program. As it turns out, even some pro-tariff voices won’t be spared.

Appearing Sunday on Fox News, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turned a debate over tariff revenue into yet another admonishment, only this time, the target of his ire had recently turned out championing the role of tariffs in improving the country’s fiscal outlook. 

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