What is the difference between front groups and trade groups?

Answer 1

Corporations hire lobbyists to push for legislation in their favor and oppose laws that hurt their interests. Trade groups are formal lobbying organizations through which companies pool their resources to be more powerful. Each major product and industry is represented by its own trade group. While trade groups are generally transparent about who they represent, front groups are not. Front groups often have deceptive names and attempt to create a positive public impression that hides their funders' economic motives. In addition, most front groups engage mainly in public relations campaigns as opposed to lobbying.