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Ahead of G-7 summit, lots of behind the scenes lobbying on trade

Business leaders and their lobbyists urge President Trump to stop levying tariffs.

The G-7 Summit gets underway today (June 8) in Canada.  There will be plenty of pressure on President Trump at the various working sessions and dinners from US allies unhappy with the steel and aluminum tariffs, and NAFTA negotiations. But there’s also plenty of behind-the-scenes maneuvering by business and trade groups, both in Canada and the US. 

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