Trump doubles down on trade war as administration leaves question of tariff refunds to the courts
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President Donald Trump is doubling down on his trade war, plunging US companies, consumers and trade partners into fresh uncertainty. Follow for live updates.
• Trade war: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNN lower courts will have to weigh in on potential tariff refunds after the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s emergency trade duties illegal. Trump has doubled down on his trade war, announcing new 15% global tariffs. • DHS reversal: The TSA said its popular PreCheck program is operating normally today, despite Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announcing hours earlier that the expedited service would be halted due to the partial government shutdown. • Iran talks: Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will likely hold further discussions with US officials this week. Trump has said he’s mulling potential military action in Iran if it does not agree to a nuclear deal. • Mar-a-Lago shooting: An armed man was shot and killed by law enforcement overnight after entering the perimeter around the president’s Florida resort, according to the Secret Service. Trump and the first lady were in Washington, DC, at the time. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said today that he may hold further discussions with US envoy Steve Witkoff as soon as Thursday, with another possible meeting in Geneva. Araghchi told CBS’ “Face the Nation” that there was a good chance for a diplomatic solution on Iran’s nuclear program. He said he was still working on a proposal, with elements that can accommodate the concerns of both sides.
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