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Trump 2.0: Tariffs, Immigration & the Musk-Rogan Effect

Bryan DeAngelis, Partner and Head of Washington Office, The Penta Group

20-Jan-25 12:00

Trump 2.0: Tariffs, Immigration & the Musk-Rogan Effect

Who are the key voices and influencers in Trump 2.0? Which policies should we watch for? How much power could Big Tech and Silicon Valley wield?

Donald Trump’s return raises immediate questions about “America First” policies, renewed trade wars, and intensified immigration crackdowns—moves likely to reshape global business. In this conversation, we decode the Trump 2.0 agenda, from tax reforms to tariff expansion, and explore a shifting GOP influencer landscape where legacy media squares off against MAGA-aligned podcasts, social media pundits, and tech entrepreneurs all vying for the President’s ear.

From Silicon Valley “tech tycoons” seeking lighter regulations to staunch America First loyalists pushing steep tariffs on China, learn how Trump’s inner circle may clash or collaborate. We also share best practices for businesses to stay ahead of policy shifts, avoid political pitfalls, and strategically engage in Washington’s high-stakes environment.

Helping us with this conversation is Bryan DeAngelis, Partner and Head of Washington Office at stakeholder solutions firm The Penta Group. Bryan is a strategist with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of government, politics, and business, advising Fortune 500 companies, policymakers, and global organisations.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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