PANews reported on December 16th that, according to Jinshi News, US Treasury Secretary Bessant stated that he expects the Supreme Court to rule on tariffs in early January. There may be one or two more Federal Reserve interviews this week. President Trump has been very outspoken about policy-related issues during interviews. Both Warsh and Hassett are "very, very qualified" (to serve as Fed chair). Treasury Secretary Bessant refuted the view that Hassett is unfit to serve at the Fed. He also refuted the notion that the new Fed chair would no longer be independent.