Realignment Conference: The Future of Populism

Controversial think tank American Compass is working to make sure President Trump’s economic populism lasts well beyond his term — infuriating segments of the conservative establishment along the way. Oren Cass, the group’s founder and chief economist, argues against “market fundamentalism” while pushing for protectionist tariffs, tax hikes on the rich and a new “conservative labor movement.”

President Trump is pioneering a bespoke form of populism — championing workers against corporate elites on the one hand, and protecting big business on the other. … What they’re saying: “While the Old Right has lost a lot of ground, its arguments are still potent with many elected Republicans,” American Compass executive director Abigail Ball told Axios.