Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues

Risking Trump’s Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair Practices

European Union regulators said the tech giants likely violated the law by unfairly boxing out smaller competitors, adding to tensions between Europe and the United States

By Adam Satariano

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What’s at Stake in Trump’s Purge at the F.T.C

The president’s firing of the two Democratic commissioners at the regulator not only a challenge to the legal status quo, but also raises uncertainty for businesses.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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Egg Prices Surge Again Even as Inflation Eases

Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.

By Danielle Kaye

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U.S. Investigates Egg Producers Over Soaring Prices

The Justice Department inquiry is said to be focused on potential antitrust violations among the country’s largest egg producers.

By Lauren Hirsch Danielle Kaye and Julie Creswell