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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jay Ezrielev, a former economic advisor to the FTC chairman, warned in Barron’s that the Biden Administration DOJ’s proposed remedies in the Google antitrust case would hurt consumers, increase costs, and stifle innovation. The Biden Administration DOJ’s Remedies Would Discourage Investment in Innovation. Ezrielev made the case that the agency’s policies are attempting to “undermine […]
Antitrust overreach makes it harder for U.S. businesses to compete and further American interests. — Antitrust policies that target companies based on domestic market share put them at a major disadvantage. Using the FTC as an example, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian of the Yale School of Management explain: “[A]ntitrust overreach is hurting American business […]
Hostility to innovation and technology diminishes the incredible Internet-enabled opportunities that leading tech services provide: empowering consumers, driving prices down and increasing choice, and providing platforms to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It has given us a golden era of entertainment, knowledge, and everything from fashion startups, to booming mom and pop stores, to the latest app.
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