What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hard negotiation tactic succeeded in doing rather badly (5,7)" mean?

The definition is "Hard negotiation tactic". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of DOINGRATHER ("doing rather") [anagram: "badly"] + S (abbreviation of "succeeded") = HORSETRADING; definition: "Hard negotiation tactic" The answer is HORSE TRADING.

Hard negotiation tactic succeeded in doing rather badly (5,7)

Times Cryptic #28538 | 1 Across | 2023-02-28 flower

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