bargaining

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed Iran's leaders in frank terms during a press conference, saying: "Have mercy on our south, stop treating it and its people as merely a bargaining chip."

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“With features like AI Overviews rapidly reshaping online search, it is crucial that content publishers, including news organizations, have appropriate bargaining power over how their content is used,” CMA Chief Executive Sarah Cardell said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

But there are concerns in Taipei over Washington's commitment after Trump recently suggested arms sales to the island could be a bargaining chip with China.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Lilly also cautioned that the decision to return US alcohol back on the shelves ultimately rests with the provinces, not the Carney government, making it an unpredictable bargaining chip.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Finally, you might lose even your wages and benefits because they would all be “at risk on the bargaining table.”

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich