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Trump’s Impossible Task

Bloomberg Businessweek

CHAPTER

Navigating Trump's Treasury and Coalition Challenges

This chapter explores the complex selection process for the Treasury Secretary amid Trump's dissatisfaction with candidates, emphasizing the difficulty of balancing Wall Street expectations with his administration's tariff policies. It also discusses the implications of Trump's diverse voter coalition and the ongoing challenges he faces in aligning the interests of both working-class supporters and wealthy donors. Additionally, the chapter reflects on Trump's focus on short-term approval ratings and economic indicators, questioning the sustainability of his coalition in light of potential policy decisions.

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