Business Lobby Gains Sway in Bid for U.S.-China Trade Peace

Business Lobby Gaining a Voice Amid Pressure for U.S.-China Trade Peace

Trade groups that opposed Trump tariffs meet U.S. envoy, get chance to shape deal with Beijing

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WASHINGTON—U.S. business groups, long frustrated by their lack of clout in President Trump’s trade fight with China, are starting to gain some influence as pressure increases on the White House to resolve the monthslong dispute.

In recent weeks, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and his team have been holding meetings with leading trade groups, soliciting ideas on specific terms that would resolve the conflict, which has hurt companies on both sides of the Pacific.

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