Tariffs framed as emergency-avoidance strategy amid Greenland tensions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Trump's decision to impose tariffs on eight European countries tied to Greenland, arguing the tariffs create a strategic approach to avoid a real national emergency and safeguard U.S. security interests in the Arctic. The tariffs start at 10% and could rise to 25% by June 1 if Greenland remains under American influence, while European leaders push back. Legal challenges to the tariffs have reached the Supreme Court, though Bessent contends the court is unlikely to overturn the policy.