Trump's Trade Team: Strategic Decoupling and New Appointments

Kevin Hassett's appointment as director of the White House National Economic Council raises questions about the influence of Trump's advisers, given Trump's history of disregarding advice on major issues. The article discusses the potential impact of having capable advisers like Hassett in the administration, despite Trump's tendency to make decisions independently. It also highlights the contradiction between Trump's anti-establishment rhetoric and his reliance on traditional conservative figures and wealthy elites for key positions.