Updates on Antitrust under Trump, April 2025
The Trump Administration’s antitrust landscape continues its evolution with key changes to industry and policy priorities. Also, there are significant changes in expectations for remedies and agency personnel. Mark Meador has been confirmed as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. President Trump signed an Executive Order to eliminate anticompetitive regulation, and the Department of Justice favors populist antitrust through the “America First’ movement. These changes signal a shift in antitrust enforcement, with a focus on reducing regulatory burdens and addressing competitive issues in key sectors like healthcare, transportation, and entertainment.
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