Reiko AOKI

2 months ago | truthonthemarket.com | Alden Abbott |Reiko AOKI |Mario Zúñiga

The possible ramifications of  are drawing headlines. Tariffs are a linchpin in the expansive Trump “America First Trade Policy” that aims to reshape U.S. trade relations. Even more broadly, other Trump administration initiatives—including tax, energy, and regulatory policies—also will have a major impact on American economic performance. The economic case for implementing those other policies is more straightforward than the case for tariffs.

2 months ago | truthonthemarket.com | Alden Abbott |Reiko AOKI |Mario Zúñiga

The Trump administration is reported to be taking a second look at the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel. Approval of this merger, which had been blocked in January by the Biden administration, could help enhance the efficiency and competitive vitality of a major player in the strategically important American steel industry.

2 months ago | truthonthemarket.com | Asheesh Agarwal |Reiko AOKI |Alden Abbott |Mario Zúñiga

April 4 marked the end of a notable week in global competition policy. The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Antitrust Section held its annual spring meeting, while Y Combinator hosted a virtual “Little Tech Competition Summit.” At the same time, Congress held two competition hearings, the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) hosted an event on competition and speech, and senior antitrust enforcers spoke at an event put on by Capitol Forum and FGS Global.

2 months ago | concurrences.com | Reiko AOKI |Koren Wong-Ervin |Olivier Guersent |Frédéric Jenny

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