Bessent: Chinese Tariff Escalation a ‘Loser for Them’
Wednesday on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued efforts to counter U.S. tariffs with further retaliatory tariffs were a “loser” for China.

Wednesday on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued efforts to counter U.S. tariffs with further retaliatory tariffs were a “loser” for China.
Tuesday on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) acknowledged the short-term pain associated with the Trump administration’s tariff policy but acknowledged there would be tangible benefits in the long term.
During an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) argued efforts by Democrats to frame the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk as a move to cut Social Security to give tax breaks for “billionaires” was not being truthful.
During this week’s broadcast of Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” President Donald Trump dismissed naysayers who claimed friction between him and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk.
Tuesday on Fox Business Network’s “Morning with Maria,” Rep. Keith Self (R-TX), one of the two holdouts in the speaker’s race who eventually changed their vote from against to for Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) for speaker, said he received assurances from President-elect Donald Trump and Johnson on reconciliation before he and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-NC) changed their votes.
Hochul argues that such a move encourages New Yorkers to use the subway when traveling to and from Manhattan.
Thursday, during an appearance on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) warned of the perils of a repeat of the contested 2023 House Speaker’s race, finally making Kevin McCarthy the chamber’s top lawmakers after multiple rounds.
During an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” former House Speaker Newt Gingrich called keeping the House of Representatives in Republican hands the “biggest single challenge” for the Trump administration.
On Thursday’s broadcast of FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) warned of the consequences of the Biden administration’s policy decisions.
Wednesday, during an appearance on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) called out CNN and MSNBC after a second attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life.
Tuesday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey discussed his lawsuit against the State of New York for what he deemed “unconstitutional lawfare” regarding its prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
During Tuesday’s broadcast of “Morning with Maria” on the Fox Business Network, Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) declared President Joe Biden to be a “lawless president” when asked about the U.S. Senate’s inability to resolve the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
During an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) addressed his bid to replace outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
Tuesday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) lamented the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. economy.
Friday, during an appearance on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Richard McCormick (R-GA) blasted President Joe Biden for his handling of the Israeli-Hamas conflict underway in Gaza.
Wednesday, during an appearance on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) explained how he believed Democrats plan to strengthen their chances at maintaining a hold on Congress.
Monday, during an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) raised the possibility of stopping President Joe Biden from delivering the State of the Union address to Congress later this week given what may not be included in the speech.
Monday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) maintained the prescription for dealing with Russia as it pertained to Ukraine was a willingness to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Wednesday on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) criticized Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and explained why he thought impeachment was the proper course.
Monday, during an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) argued President Joe Biden’s reported mental deterioration put the country at risk.
During an appearance on Tuesday’s broadcast of Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) criticized the Biden administration for resisting any efforts to correct the porous U.S.-Mexico border.
Thursday, during an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) criticized Democrats who backed proposed funding for war-plagued areas in Israel and Ukraine.
Friday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) questioned the collaboration between the now-defunct January 6 Committee and Fulton County, GA district attorney Fani Willis, who is prosecuting former President Donald Trump.
Friday, during an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL) likened the trend of states removing former President Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot using Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to efforts in 2020 that changed election law and procedures in the name of COVID mitigation.
Tuesday, during an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) insisted President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats’ policy on border security was playing out as a liability for the country.
Thursday, during an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) downplayed the possibility of passing an all-encompassing national security package in the U.S. Senate.
Tuesday on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) discussed his recent Fox News oped claiming the Biden administration was funding both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Tuesday on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) said the prospects of removing President Joe Biden from office from an impeachment proceeding in the U.S. Senate were slim.
Friday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz reacted to former President Barack Obama’s criticism of Israel in the wake of the October 7 terror attacks on its southern territory.
Monday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) reacted to recent attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East.
Thursday on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) criticized President Joe Biden’s choice to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew.
During an appearance on this week’s broadcast of Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) argued for “freedom of action” for Israel in its response to a terror attack on its territory from Hamas.
Thursday, during an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) decried efforts to tie funding for the Ukrainian war effort to the looming government shutdown facing Congress.
Thursday on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) reacted to the Department of Justice’s handling of the investigation and prosecution of Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden.
Thursday, in an interview with Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) argued the Biden administration’s silence about an “online covert influence operation” from the Chinese government on social media was a product of its fear of provoking the Chinese Communist Party.
Tuesday, during an interview with Fox Business Network, Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) criticized how President Joe Biden comported himself during a trip to visit the fire-ravage Hawaiian Island of Maui.
Thursday, during an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) voiced his support for an impeachment inquiry into the business dealings of President Joe Biden.
Tuesday on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) expressed his desire to see impeachment proceedings be underway against President Joe Biden for his alleged corruption and bribery.
Thursday, during an appearance on the Fox Business Network,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) questioned the Biden administration’s claim very little is known and could be determined about cocaine found inside the White House.
Wednesday, during an appearance on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, discussed the newest revelations coming out of the investigation into the Biden family’s alleged corrupt business dealings.