Sentences with phrase «as a bargaining chip against»

Still, experts said a big legal victory for the Philippines could serve as a bargaining chip against Beijing in any future disputes.

The lobby groups rightly rail against EU nationals here being treated as a bargaining chip against the rights of UK nationals in the EU.

Not exact matches

Of course, if the United States is that dead set against Canadian legalization, it would seem to me we could use the spectre of legalization as a bargaining chip to obtain trade concessions from the U.S. (Keystone XL?).

He wasn't even on the bench against Liverpool, Wenger will sell him, or use him as a bargaining chip if he tries to get a player from Spain or Portugal.

A patent may be critical in protecting a business against encroachment by competitors or may be used by a business as a bargaining chip if it is accused of infringing a competitor's patent.

Custody disputes should not be used as a tool for vindication against the other parent or as a bargaining chip to force other concessions.