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Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
<\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Although the employment of these unregistered lobbyists was legal, state authorities may be breaking the law if they discover that the three failed to adequately disclose that they were representing the city's interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to Springfield sources and email records, during the most recent session, three lobbyists\u2014Lakeisha Purchase, Frank Bass, and Vincent Williams\u2014coordinated with senior Johnson officials. However, prior to the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly on June 1, they failed to renew their state registration to include the city as one of its lobbying clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the employment of these unregistered lobbyists was legal, state authorities may be breaking the law if they discover that the three failed to adequately disclose that they were representing the city's interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Despite these explanations, state ethics officials could view the failure to update registrations as a violation, potentially leading to legal consequences. The situation has intensified scrutiny of Johnson\u2019s lobbying strategy, especially given previous controversies involving lobbyist donations to his political committee, which also raised ethics concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Springfield sources and email records, during the most recent session, three lobbyists\u2014Lakeisha Purchase, Frank Bass, and Vincent Williams\u2014coordinated with senior Johnson officials. However, prior to the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly on June 1, they failed to renew their state registration to include the city as one of its lobbying clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the employment of these unregistered lobbyists was legal, state authorities may be breaking the law if they discover that the three failed to adequately disclose that they were representing the city's interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Despite these explanations, state ethics officials could view the failure to update registrations as a violation, potentially leading to legal consequences. The situation has intensified scrutiny of Johnson\u2019s lobbying strategy, especially given previous controversies involving lobbyist donations to his political committee, which also raised ethics concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Springfield sources and email records, during the most recent session, three lobbyists\u2014Lakeisha Purchase, Frank Bass, and Vincent Williams\u2014coordinated with senior Johnson officials. However, prior to the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly on June 1, they failed to renew their state registration to include the city as one of its lobbying clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the employment of these unregistered lobbyists was legal, state authorities may be breaking the law if they discover that the three failed to adequately disclose that they were representing the city's interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
John Arena, Johnson\u2019s newly appointed director for intergovernmental affairs in Springfield, defended the arrangement by stating that the contracts with the city were still \"pending\" and thus the lobbyists were not yet required to register Chicago as a client. Arena described Purchase\u2019s role as \"facilitating\" lobbying efforts rather than formally representing the city, while Bass and Williams were engaged in their capacities as lobbyists for the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Transit Authority, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite these explanations, state ethics officials could view the failure to update registrations as a violation, potentially leading to legal consequences. The situation has intensified scrutiny of Johnson\u2019s lobbying strategy, especially given previous controversies involving lobbyist donations to his political committee, which also raised ethics concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Springfield sources and email records, during the most recent session, three lobbyists\u2014Lakeisha Purchase, Frank Bass, and Vincent Williams\u2014coordinated with senior Johnson officials. However, prior to the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly on June 1, they failed to renew their state registration to include the city as one of its lobbying clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the employment of these unregistered lobbyists was legal, state authorities may be breaking the law if they discover that the three failed to adequately disclose that they were representing the city's interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
John Arena, Johnson\u2019s newly appointed director for intergovernmental affairs in Springfield, defended the arrangement by stating that the contracts with the city were still \"pending\" and thus the lobbyists were not yet required to register Chicago as a client. Arena described Purchase\u2019s role as \"facilitating\" lobbying efforts rather than formally representing the city, while Bass and Williams were engaged in their capacities as lobbyists for the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Transit Authority, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite these explanations, state ethics officials could view the failure to update registrations as a violation, potentially leading to legal consequences. The situation has intensified scrutiny of Johnson\u2019s lobbying strategy, especially given previous controversies involving lobbyist donations to his political committee, which also raised ethics concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Springfield sources and email records, during the most recent session, three lobbyists\u2014Lakeisha Purchase, Frank Bass, and Vincent Williams\u2014coordinated with senior Johnson officials. However, prior to the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly on June 1, they failed to renew their state registration to include the city as one of its lobbying clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the employment of these unregistered lobbyists was legal, state authorities may be breaking the law if they discover that the three failed to adequately disclose that they were representing the city's interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Following repeated questions about the composition of his intergovernmental relations team in Springfield, Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration defended the practice of his inner circle working with outside lobbyists who were not registered to lobby on the city's behalf in the Illinois General Assembly. Since lobbyists are required by state law to declare all of the clients they represent, this absence of official registration has drawn attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n John Arena, Johnson\u2019s newly appointed director for intergovernmental affairs in Springfield, defended the arrangement by stating that the contracts with the city were still \"pending\" and thus the lobbyists were not yet required to register Chicago as a client. Arena described Purchase\u2019s role as \"facilitating\" lobbying efforts rather than formally representing the city, while Bass and Williams were engaged in their capacities as lobbyists for the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Transit Authority, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite these explanations, state ethics officials could view the failure to update registrations as a violation, potentially leading to legal consequences. The situation has intensified scrutiny of Johnson\u2019s lobbying strategy, especially given previous controversies involving lobbyist donations to his political committee, which also raised ethics concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Springfield sources and email records, during the most recent session, three lobbyists\u2014Lakeisha Purchase, Frank Bass, and Vincent Williams\u2014coordinated with senior Johnson officials. However, prior to the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly on June 1, they failed to renew their state registration to include the city as one of its lobbying clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the employment of these unregistered lobbyists was legal, state authorities may be breaking the law if they discover that the three failed to adequately disclose that they were representing the city's interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson\u2019s effort to build a Springfield lobbying team has drawn ethics questions due to the involvement of lobbyists whose contracts with the city remain \"pending,\" raising concerns about transparency and compliance with state registration rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following repeated questions about the composition of his intergovernmental relations team in Springfield, Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration defended the practice of his inner circle working with outside lobbyists who were not registered to lobby on the city's behalf in the Illinois General Assembly. Since lobbyists are required by state law to declare all of the clients they represent, this absence of official registration has drawn attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n John Arena, Johnson\u2019s newly appointed director for intergovernmental affairs in Springfield, defended the arrangement by stating that the contracts with the city were still \"pending\" and thus the lobbyists were not yet required to register Chicago as a client. Arena described Purchase\u2019s role as \"facilitating\" lobbying efforts rather than formally representing the city, while Bass and Williams were engaged in their capacities as lobbyists for the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Transit Authority, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite these explanations, state ethics officials could view the failure to update registrations as a violation, potentially leading to legal consequences. The situation has intensified scrutiny of Johnson\u2019s lobbying strategy, especially given previous controversies involving lobbyist donations to his political committee, which also raised ethics concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Springfield sources and email records, during the most recent session, three lobbyists\u2014Lakeisha Purchase, Frank Bass, and Vincent Williams\u2014coordinated with senior Johnson officials. However, prior to the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly on June 1, they failed to renew their state registration to include the city as one of its lobbying clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the employment of these unregistered lobbyists was legal, state authorities may be breaking the law if they discover that the three failed to adequately disclose that they were representing the city's interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. This agreement appears to be yet another conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After several years of being on and off the market, the apartment located on the 39th level of the <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle has yet to be sold. Up until late last month, it was listed by Sotheby's, a separate real estate company, according to real estate websites. It was for sale on the website of Trump International Realty at the time. Trump's company would probably receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees if it sold at the current asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upscale 3,000-square-foot property was purchased by the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth Roche in 2006, according to New York real estate records. Along with \"lacquered custom tray ceilings with custom lighting, custom pocket doors, Steinway black lacquered doors, Corian counters, subzero refrigerator, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, and marble bath,\" the two-bedroom apartment has \"sweeping views of Central Park.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's unknown why Roche, which has offices all throughout the US, bought the building in the first place or why it recently sought assistance from Trump's real estate company. The Trump Organization and Karina Lynch, a lawyer at the influential firm DLA Piper, who was just named the Trump Organization's \"outside ethics adviser,\" didn't either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it's not the president's most lucrative business, Trump International Realty is nevertheless quite successful. According to Trump's most recent financial disclosure declaration, the business made $2.4 million last year and boasted a \"luxury portfolio\" comprised of \"exclusive listings.\" Trump's children hold the remaining 55% of the company. Ten residences in New York are up for sale right now, with a total advertised price of $42.6 million. The majority are in opulent structures bearing the Trump name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most expensive unit is definitely the Roche condo. However, there are also some concerns about the second-most costly, a $6.6 million apartment in the Trump Parc complex nearby. A firm located in the British Virgin Islands has held the unit since 2001, according to real estate records. It's unknown who the person or people behind that business are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a real estate company's commission on a transaction might vary, according to real estate websites, the average seller's commission in New York is about 2.7 percent. At that rate, the Trumps' real estate company could make almost $323,000 in fees if Roche's apartment were sold for the asking price of $11,950,000. Additionally, selling the enigmatic Trump Parc unit may generate an additional $178,000. It's unclear how much of those commissions would be kept by the Trumps and how much would go straight to the individual real estate brokers working for Trump International Realty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trump administration has significant control over pharmaceutical prices and new product approvals, and Roche has extensive and intricate interests in Washington, DC. Last year, the pharmaceutical business and its subsidiaries spent over $10.7 million on lobbying, making it one of the biggest spenders on K Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business reported spending close to $3.6 million on federal lobbying in the first three months of 2025. The internal lobbying team of Genentech received the majority of such expenditures. Miller Strategies, a K Street company with ties to MAGA, was also engaged<\/a> by Genentech in March to influence the Executive Office of the President and other government agencies. Roche's total expenditures on lobbyists this year are barely outside the top 25 of any special interest and rank sixth in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has consistently failed to divest from his companies, despite long-standing calls from ethics experts to do so. Experts point out that conflict-of-interest regulations would make it illegal for any government official to retain a stake in a company like Trump International Realty, except for the president and vice president.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pharma giant Roche hires Trump firm Realty to offload luxury condo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pharma-giant-roche-hires-trump-firm-realty-to-offload-luxury-condo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8142","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8119,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-28 12:19:56","post_content":"\n In order to help in tariff discussions with the United States, Thailand has engaged a lobbying or consulting group, according to Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He emphasised that protecting Thailand's trade and export interests is the main objective of the action, which is being carried out with complete necessity, transparency, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the United States has been assigning negotiators at different levels, such as the Department of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and even the Secretary of the Treasury, the negotiating environment has been constantly shifting in recent months, the Finance Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"The Thai government is ready to face any approaches the US may take, which is why it is crucial to have parallel collaboration between the Fiscal Policy Office and the Department of Trade Negotiations to ensure that the negotiations cover all levels and do not put Thailand at a disadvantage,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pichai is in charge of leading the policy-level negotiating team and is crucial in guiding the talks to reflect the changing circumstances. He admitted that the typical monthly cost of employing a lobbying or consulting firm in the United States ranges from US$20,000 to US$300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he pointed out that companies with specialised knowledge and solid policy ties to US authorities might charge more in some circumstances, such as \"reciprocal tariff\" discussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would like to confirm that this process is transparent and verifiable, as the US has strict regulations on hiring consulting firms under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates that all foreign-related contracts must be disclosed on the US Department of Justice\u2019s website,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pichai stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A central budget of 97.06 million baht was allocated by the Cabinet on June 10th for FPO to cover the costs of the same negotiating project with the United States. The office went on to explain that the money was split between 9.6 million baht for travel abroad and 87.4 million baht for the engagement of a private company to handle strategic communication and lobbying<\/a>. It is anticipated that a lobbying company will be hired.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Thailand hires lobbyists to aid US tariff talks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"thailand-hires-lobbyists-to-aid-us-tariff-talks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-29 12:41:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":4},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
For immigrant families sending money overseas, the 1% tax (which is confined mostly to cash transfers) is much less than many expected, and will represent a small fraction of the true cost. Most remittances sent through banks or digital platforms are exempt from the 1% tax<\/a>, and so the funds needed to facilitate remittances can continue to be sent around the world, impacting millions of households. There will still be additional costs for some cash-based remitters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Who is lobbying Republicans to slash the remittance tax?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"who-is-lobbying-republicans-to-slash-the-remittance-tax","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:34:54","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:34:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8163","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8149,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content":"\n Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson\u2019s effort to build a Springfield lobbying team has drawn ethics questions due to the involvement of lobbyists whose contracts with the city remain \"pending,\" raising concerns about transparency and compliance with state registration rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following repeated questions about the composition of his intergovernmental relations team in Springfield, Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration defended the practice of his inner circle working with outside lobbyists who were not registered to lobby on the city's behalf in the Illinois General Assembly. Since lobbyists are required by state law to declare all of the clients they represent, this absence of official registration has drawn attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n John Arena, Johnson\u2019s newly appointed director for intergovernmental affairs in Springfield, defended the arrangement by stating that the contracts with the city were still \"pending\" and thus the lobbyists were not yet required to register Chicago as a client. Arena described Purchase\u2019s role as \"facilitating\" lobbying efforts rather than formally representing the city, while Bass and Williams were engaged in their capacities as lobbyists for the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Transit Authority, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite these explanations, state ethics officials could view the failure to update registrations as a violation, potentially leading to legal consequences. The situation has intensified scrutiny of Johnson\u2019s lobbying strategy, especially given previous controversies involving lobbyist donations to his political committee, which also raised ethics concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Springfield sources and email records, during the most recent session, three lobbyists\u2014Lakeisha Purchase, Frank Bass, and Vincent Williams\u2014coordinated with senior Johnson officials. However, prior to the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly on June 1, they failed to renew their state registration to include the city as one of its lobbying clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the employment of these unregistered lobbyists was legal, state authorities may be breaking the law if they discover that the three failed to adequately disclose that they were representing the city's interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alisa Kaplan, executive director of government transparency advocate Reform for Illinois and a registered lobbyist herself, stated in an email that it is more difficult to determine<\/a> whether the lobbyists are abiding by ethics regulations because it is unclear how much of the group's work was done directly for the Johnson administration. The Illinois State Capitol has some of the laxest lobbying <\/a>laws in the nation and is well-known for backroom scheming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to inform the public about who is being paid to influence their politicians, lobbyists are required to register. And that information should be made available to the public during the event, not after it has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is required that anybody lobbying elected officials on behalf of the City who is being paid or anticipates receiving payment do so. There is no justification for delays in contract approval. Otherwise, the public would be unaware of who is pushing for whom, and a whole parliamentary session may pass while a contract is being approved. Because sibling agencies have overlapping interests and need specialised knowledge, lobbyists may represent several of them simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Chicago Mayor Johnson faces ethics concerns over lobbyist ties","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chicago-mayor-johnson-faces-ethics-concerns-over-lobbyist-ties","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-30 21:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=8149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8142,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-30 20:41:27","post_content":"\n In an attempt to sell a $12 million New York apartment, Donald Trump<\/a>'s real estate company is assisting Roche, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies<\/a> in the nation. 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Should lobbyist work be disclosed before contracts are finalised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why has the condo remained unsold for years?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much commission could Trump\u2019s firm potentially earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are Trump\u2019s business ties influencing his presidency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much is Thailand spending on US lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What concerns do watchdogs raise about Johnson\u2019s lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should lobbyist work be disclosed before contracts are finalised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why has the condo remained unsold for years?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much commission could Trump\u2019s firm potentially earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are Trump\u2019s business ties influencing his presidency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much is Thailand spending on US lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What concerns do watchdogs raise about Johnson\u2019s lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should lobbyist work be disclosed before contracts are finalised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why has the condo remained unsold for years?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much commission could Trump\u2019s firm potentially earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are Trump\u2019s business ties influencing his presidency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much is Thailand spending on US lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What concerns do watchdogs raise about Johnson\u2019s lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should lobbyist work be disclosed before contracts are finalised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why has the condo remained unsold for years?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much commission could Trump\u2019s firm potentially earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are Trump\u2019s business ties influencing his presidency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much is Thailand spending on US lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What role did unregistered lobbyists play for Johnson?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What concerns do watchdogs raise about Johnson\u2019s lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should lobbyist work be disclosed before contracts are finalised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why has the condo remained unsold for years?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much commission could Trump\u2019s firm potentially earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are Trump\u2019s business ties influencing his presidency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much is Thailand spending on US lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What role did unregistered lobbyists play for Johnson?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What concerns do watchdogs raise about Johnson\u2019s lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should lobbyist work be disclosed before contracts are finalised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why has the condo remained unsold for years?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much commission could Trump\u2019s firm potentially earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are Trump\u2019s business ties influencing his presidency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much is Thailand spending on US lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why weren\u2019t Chicago\u2019s lobbyists registered in Springfield?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What role did unregistered lobbyists play for Johnson?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What concerns do watchdogs raise about Johnson\u2019s lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should lobbyist work be disclosed before contracts are finalised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why has the condo remained unsold for years?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much commission could Trump\u2019s firm potentially earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are Trump\u2019s business ties influencing his presidency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much is Thailand spending on US lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why weren\u2019t Chicago\u2019s lobbyists registered in Springfield?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What role did unregistered lobbyists play for Johnson?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What concerns do watchdogs raise about Johnson\u2019s lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should lobbyist work be disclosed before contracts are finalised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why has the condo remained unsold for years?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much commission could Trump\u2019s firm potentially earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are Trump\u2019s business ties influencing his presidency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much is Thailand spending on US lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why weren\u2019t Chicago\u2019s lobbyists registered in Springfield?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What role did unregistered lobbyists play for Johnson?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What concerns do watchdogs raise about Johnson\u2019s lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should lobbyist work be disclosed before contracts are finalised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why has the condo remained unsold for years?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much commission could Trump\u2019s firm potentially earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are Trump\u2019s business ties influencing his presidency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much is Thailand spending on US lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why weren\u2019t Chicago\u2019s lobbyists registered in Springfield?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What role did unregistered lobbyists play for Johnson?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What concerns do watchdogs raise about Johnson\u2019s lobbying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should lobbyist work be disclosed before contracts are finalised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n