U.S. Commerce Secretary Defends Tariff Policies Amid Economic Concerns

According to Odaily, U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick stated on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's economic policies are among the most significant in American history. During an interview with CBS, Lutnick was asked whether the tariff policies would still be valuable if they led to an economic recession, even a short-term one. He affirmed, "Yes, I believe the tariff policies are worthwhile, even if they cause a recession. However, the only reason the U.S. economy might face a recession is due to the absurd policies of the Biden administration." This statement contrasts with his remarks last Sunday during an NBC News interview, where he asserted that the United States would never experience a recession.