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December 10, 2024
Trump Names Andrew Ferguson as Head of Federal Trade Commission to Replace Lina Khan
Associated Press
Consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta was quoted in an Associated Press article regarding President-Elect Donald Trump's appointment of Andrew Ferguson as the next Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair. The article predicts that the incoming FTC chair will appoint new directors for the agency's antitrust and consumer protection divisions, signaling potential policy changes at the commission, and that the incoming Trump Administration may revive previously blocked mergers, potentially including the Kroger-Albertsons deal. Mr. DiResta noted a possible shift toward less aggressive antitrust enforcement could be on the way, even if the FTC continues to monitor other areas like Big Tech and content moderation practices.
"These changes likely will make the FTC more favorable to business than it has been in recent years, though the extent to which is to be determined," said Mr. DiResta.
READ: Trump Names Andrew Ferguson as Head of Federal Trade Commission to Replace Lina Khan
"These changes likely will make the FTC more favorable to business than it has been in recent years, though the extent to which is to be determined," said Mr. DiResta.
READ: Trump Names Andrew Ferguson as Head of Federal Trade Commission to Replace Lina Khan