Horsetrading (noun)

The act of making a deal or exchange, especially in a shrewd or cunning way.

Origin:

From horse + trading.

Examples:

1. He's good at horsetrading, he always comes out on top.
2. The company was involved in some shady horsetrading.
3. He's a master of horsetrading, always looking for an angle.
4. The politicians engaged in some horsetrading to pass the bill.
5. The horsetrading that went on behind the scenes was intense.