The trade war has created a boom for lobbyists

The Decibel by The Globe and Mail

Sep 11, 202600:21:10News & Politics

Personal connections have always mattered when it comes to political lobbying, but as the trade war ramps up, and global interests try to influence U.S. policy as set by U.S. President Donald Trump, industry sources told...

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