Lobbying, Influence, and Allegiances: Unpacking a Trans-Pacific Commercial Tangle
Published on: April 9, 2026, 3:47 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A lobbying firm led by Donald Trump Jr.'s acquaintance aided a Chinese company's lobbying efforts against a U.S. startup's national security scrutiny request. The U.S. national security body, CFIUS, sided with the Chinese company, leading to concerns about the influence of lobbyists on government decisions.
