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Daimler Truck North American Dealer Council has hired Crossroads Strategies for representation on tariff issues.
President Trump announced Oct. 7 that he will slap a 25 percent tariff on imports of medium and heavy-duty trucks on Nov. 1.
Daimler’s key US brands include Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Busses.
The German company has manufacturing operations in North Carolina and Oklahoma but also imports trucks from Mexico.
Crossroads CEO Mat Lapinski and chairman John Green head the Daimler team that includes former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and Scott Brenner, who handles transportation issues.
Public Policy Holding Company owns Crossroads.
Brett Horton, who was chief of staff to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, has joined the American Hotel & Lodging Assn. as its chief advocacy officer, a new position.
BGR Government Affairs has picked up Denmark’s Orsted for strategic counsel and advocacy on issues regarding off-shore wind development.
Tesla has hired Trump-connected Continental Strategy for DC representation.
Ballard Partners has landed Breitling, the Swiss luxury watchmaker, for guidance related to trade and tariffs.
Grindr, the West Hollywood gay dating and social network app, has signed on Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck for DC representation.
