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The ‘swamp’s’ biggest growth industry is lobbying

The ‘swamp’s’ biggest growth industry is lobbying

Summary

Lobbying spending hit new highs during President Trump's second term. This increase is linked to his administration’s wide-ranging tariffs, industrial policies, and regulatory changes.

Key Facts

  • Lobbying is when individuals or groups try to influence government decisions.
  • Spending on lobbying grew to record amounts during President Trump’s second term.
  • The rise in lobbying is connected to many new tariffs (taxes on imports).
  • Changes in industrial policies under President Trump also led to more lobbying.
  • New rules and regulations introduced during this time increased lobbying efforts.
  • Companies and interest groups spent more money to try to shape these government changes.
  • The growth shows how business and political actions lead to increased lobbying activity.
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