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April 25, 2017

Trump sons push Trump brand into U.S. markets

  • The focus is on states where Donald Trump triumphed over Democrat Hillary Clinton last November.
    • By JONATHAN LEMIRE
    Associated Press

    NEW YORK — Apprentices no more, Eric and Donald Trump Jr. are now at the helm of the Trump Organization and adjusting to the reality presented by their father's presidency. They're eyeing ways to use the new lease on the family fame by expanding the brand into parts of the United States that embrace him.

    Some business has slowed as a result of the pledge to stall international deal-making while Trump is president. But a U.S. push is planned, and two new hotel chains are being considered — a four-star brand and a less luxurious line — possibly in states where Trump triumphed over Democrat Hillary Clinton last November.


     
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