bargaining chip

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Other analysts said the matter could be a bargaining chip between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump at upcoming talks.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Iran may have gained a valuable bargaining chip.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has also condemned the threat of tariffs saying they should "not be a bargaining chip in place of reasonable dialogue between partners".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

"If he did," Ishtar said coolly, "he'd have no bargaining chip with you, now, would he?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda