Trump Administration Pursues Antitrust Cases Against Big Tech

The Donald Trump administration is maintaining an aggressive antitrust campaign against major technology firms including Google, Apple, Amazon, and Meta. This effort continues despite a recent legal setback in which a federal judge rejected a Department of Justice request to break up Google by forcing the sale of its Chrome browser. The judge instead barred exclusive distribution deals and mandated that Google share its search data.

Federal authorities remain committed to curbing the market power of digital monopolies. The Department of Justice is pursuing lawsuits against Apple for smartphone monopoly abuse and preparing for a trial regarding Google's digital advertising business. Simultaneously, the Federal Trade Commission is conducting antitrust trials against Meta for illegal monopoly retention and against Amazon.

This domestic enforcement occurs alongside the administration's efforts to shield U.S. companies from European Union digital regulations. President Trump has threatened tariffs against countries that discriminate against American tech firms, creating a dual strategy of internal regulation and external protection.