Markets have this remarkable ability to adapt and absorb shocks, which is precisely why the global economy keeps standing despite rising trade barriers and protectionist policies. The reality? We're just managing through populism, not actually thriving because of it. When governments impose tariffs and restrictions, it's the market's flexibility—not policy—that keeps things from completely unraveling. The system survives through workarounds and reallocation, but survival isn't the same as growth.