The president’s executive order also directs agencies to encourage companies producing in the U.S. to voluntarily promote their goods as American-made.
The vice president endorsed local candidates and urged voters to support Republicans to help officials continue investigating billions of dollars in fraud.
Bessent said naval protection, strategic reserves and financial buffers are in place as Washington weighs risks to shipping, allies and global energy supplies.
The president’s executive order also directs agencies to encourage companies producing in the U.S. to voluntarily promote their goods as American-made.
The vice president endorsed local candidates and urged voters to support Republicans to help officials continue investigating billions of dollars in fraud.
Bessent said naval protection, strategic reserves and financial buffers are in place as Washington weighs risks to shipping, allies and global energy supplies.