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bargaining chip



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In addition, Moscow has sought to use its support for Iran as a bargaining chip with Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

But he didn’t mince words in describing how airlines became a bargaining chip during the shutdown negotiations.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 12, 2025

The natural resource became an important bargaining chip in trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, as the U.S. is heavily reliant on China to supply rare earth minerals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Manufacturing nations such as the United States, Germany and South Korea have long been on the hunt for partners less likely to use rare earths as a bargaining chip.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

“I won’t have that kind of bargaining chip in your possession.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan