
President Donald Trump defended his tariff policy, stating that opposition to it benefits China and that tariffs have aided the US economy. He indicated the administration would seek alternative measures if the Supreme Court rules against the legality of certain tariffs. New Treasury data shows the US budget deficit narrowed in the last quarter, which Trump attributed partly to increased tariff revenue. The Supreme Court is considering the administration's use of emergency powers for broad tariffs.
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