Biden pushes antitrust agenda as economic approval sags
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The Biden administration and Democratic lawmakers are focusing on antitrust measures as prices rise and confidence in the president's handling of the economy declines. They aim to shift blame onto the private sector for inflation concerns. The Justice Department and 30 states have filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for alleged anticompetitive conduct. The DOJ has also opened a similar lawsuit against Apple. The Federal Trade Commission is considering a suit against Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. Meanwhile, Republican senators have expressed support for big businesses targeted by Biden. The number of mergers in the US economy has decreased in recent years. Biden's antitrust push comes as industries in the US are becoming more concentrated, which could have implications for prices and investment.
#Antitrust #DepartmentOfJustice #Economy #ElizabethWarren #FederalTradeCommission #Ftc #Inflation #JoeBiden #JonathanKanter #MerrickGarland
https://thehill.com/business/4702354-biden-antitrust-big-business-election/
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