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As the market responds to these challenges, divisions within Trump’s strategic approach may surface. The administration's ties to both technolibertarian ideologies and a populist economic narrative complicate the political landscape. As Rapley noted, while Trump had historically embraced an anti-establishment and protectionist stance, recent developments may force a reevaluation of that approach.
Steve Bannon's role, along with other integrations of populism, could bolster interests focusing on protecting domestic industries if the economic situation worsens. Alternatively, influence from figures like Elon Musk could continue to steer the administration towards an emphasis on innovative and regulatory-deregulatory policies.