In this week’s BGR Brief, BGR Principal Joseph Lai examines the dynamics of the upcoming Trump-Xi Summit and how the Trump administration continues to use trade policy to influence both economic and foreign policy.
Category: International and Trade
BGR Welcomes Three New Team Members
BGR Group is pleased to welcome three new team members! John Brinkman has joined the Commerce and Infrastructure Practice Group as a Government Affairs Coordinator, Madeline Hagood has joined the Health and Life Science Practice as a Policy Analyst, and Jane Moore has joined the International and Trade Practice Group as a Policy Analyst.
John, Madeline, and Jane are all previous BGR clerks and are already supporting their respective teams with policy research, content creation, and logistical support. Welcome to the team John, Madeline, and Jane!
BGR Group Announces Four New Firm Principals
Washington, D.C. (January 22, 2026) – BGR Group, Washington, D.C.’s premier bipartisan lobbying and public relations firm, announced today that Raghav Aggarwal, Keagan Ames, Scott Eisner, and Syd Terry have been elected by their colleagues to be firm Principals.
“Raghav, Keaghan, Scott, and Syd exemplify the work ethic and collegiality that make BGR Group great,” BGR President Erskine Wells said. “They provide outstanding service to their clients and are outstanding colleagues to us all. We are proud to call Raghav, Keaghan, Scott, and Syd teammates and congratulate them on this honor.”
Raghav is part of the Health and Life Sciences practice where he helps clients manage policy challenges related to access and reimbursement policy. Keaghan works with the Financial Services and Tax practice where he advises clients on financial services, agriculture, and tax matters. Scott works within the International and Trade practice where he advises clients on international business and global challenges. Syd works with the Commerce and Infrastructure practice where he helps clients navigate telecommunications, consumer safety, and competition policy challenges.
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