Trump administration says Alaska gas line investment could ward off tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke to reporters outside the White House on April 9, 2025. (Screenshot from C-SPAN2)
If countries want to keep the Trump administration from imposing tariffs on their exports to the United States, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests they invest in Alaska’s proposed Liquified Natural Gas project.
Bessent spoke Wednesday outside the White House, after President Trump announced he would pause reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to allow countries to negotia