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Research Shows Mergers Are a Backbone of American Tech Leadership

March 5, 2026


Debates over mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often frame consolidation as a threat to innovation rather than a driver of it. That view misses how technological progress actually happens in capital-intensive, fast-moving sectors like AI. U.S. innovation has long depended on the ability to combine research, talent, and infrastructure at scale. As competition intensifies, especially from […]

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A Thriving Digital Economy: How a Dynamic Market Fuels Growth and Opportunity

The unique strength of the American business ecosystem is that size doesn’t determine success. A debate over size, therefore, misses the point. Businesses of all sizes compete for customers alongside each other. This is a feature, not a flaw, of the American approach to innovation. A Competitive Tech Sector Expands Opportunities for Businesses of All […]

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Regulators Are Undermining America’s Ability To Compete On The Global Stage

American technology companies have driven global innovation, strengthened the economy, and created millions of jobs. Yet the prior administration took actions that risk weakening America’s competitive edge on the world stage. The success of American companies greatly benefits American workers and consumers American tech companies don’t just lead the world in innovation—they drive the U.S. […]

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NEWSFLASH: Google Competitor Sounds the Alarm on DOJ’s Remedies

Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its final proposed remedies in the U.S. v. Google case—measures that, if adopted, would deal a severe blow to independent browsers and consumers. Reducing Choice for Consumers Mozilla has publicly opposed these misguided proposals, warning that barring all search payments to independent browsers like Firefox (which competes […]

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Remedies In the Google Search Case Are Bad for Everyone

Last week, the DOJ introduced their final proposed remedies in its case against Google. The DOJ is seeking to break up Google by forcing it to sell its Chrome browser and wants Google to allow rival search engines access to its search results and data. The agency is also advocating for a requirement to notify […]

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The FTC’s Case Against Amazon Ignores How Online Marketplaces Deliver for Small Businesses

A core part of the FTC’s case against Amazon is based on false assumptions about the relationship between small businesses and online marketplaces. In reality, small to medium businesses (SMBs) have found opportunity in online commerce generally and derive immense value from selling on Amazon in particular.  Surveys Show Small Businesses Value Online Marketplaces Recent […]

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FTC’s Lawsuit Against Amazon Falls Flat Because of Flawed Market Definitions

On Friday, the FTC is expected to present to the court its economic arguments in its antitrust case against Amazon. Central to any antitrust proceeding is defining what market the alleged monopoly dominates. In the case of the Amazon lawsuit, the FTC has failed to define a realistic market that the retailer supposedly dominates. Market […]

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AI Startup Anthropic claims Google Search remedies undermine competition and innovation

Anthropic, a leading AI startup, has filed a motion in the Google Search antitrust case—raising alarm about the sweeping remedies sought by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Anthropic is known for its “Claude” language models that directly compete with Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The motion opposed the DOJ’s proposed remedies in the Google Search […]

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Restoring Precedent: A Return to Consumer-Focused Antitrust Policy

Andrew Ferguson and Gail Slater are leading the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), respectively. This is an important moment to revisit the original purpose and mandate of each agency.  Congress created the FTC and the role of Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust to protect consumers by […]

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Why Mergers and Acquisitions Drive Innovation

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are not just financial transactions—they’re a driving force behind innovation, efficiency, and growth in today’s economy. For startups, M&As offer the opportunity to scale faster and earn financial returns, while for larger companies, acquisitions can increase innovation and produce lower prices for consumers. Mergers and acquisitions create incentives for entrepreneurs to […]

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U.S. AI investment must continue to maintain American technological preeminence

This week, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, DeepSeek, shocked the tech world with R1, a chatbot reportedly made at a fraction of the cost of its American competitors. President Trump called this debut a “wake-up call”. This advancement shows how formidable a competitor China is to the U.S. AI industry. DeepSeek’s ability to train […]

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