How do I trim layers?

I have a layer group from which I'm clicking on it, selecting the rectangular marquee tool, then right clicking on the group and doing "free transform" so I can resize it. However, when I do this, a much larger box than needed appears around the objects in the layer group. Is there anyway for me to trim this so that it fits perfectly around the group?

That is because 'Trim' doesn't delete/ remove layers that your document has. It only trims the canvas to the 'visible area' to whatever selection you've made when you used the 'Trim' tool.
In your case, since everything is grouped, the Free Transform WILL affect all layers contained in the group - even if they're not in the visible zone of the canvas.
If you resize when the Free transform handle affects other layers, ALL layers under your group will be transformed. To transform only 1 or 2 layers, select only those from your layers panel and use Free Transform.

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