Trump to Impose Tariffs on Uncooperative Trade Partners, Says Treasury Secretary

US President Donald Trump will move forward with imposing tariffs at the rates he threatened last month on trading partners who fail to negotiate in “good faith,” according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

In a series of televised interviews, Bessent emphasized the administration’s stance on enforcing tougher trade measures to protect American industries and press for fairer deals. The move signals escalating pressure on key global partners amid ongoing trade talks