Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Morning Joe to defend President Trump’s aggressive trade strategy, insisting “who pays the tariffs is a choice” and claiming inflation will remain “very benign.” Bessent says manufacturers and retailers are absorbing costs—and that Trump “won’t fire” Fed Chair Powell,

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered support for Jerome Powell amid regular attacks from Trump administration officials, saying he sees no reason for the Federal Reserve chair to step down. “There’s nothing that tells me that he should step down right now,