The U.S. government has been pursuing an antitrust case against Google, and the punishment for Google's first search antitrust case is expected to be delivered in August 2025. Federal Judge Amit Mehta ruled in August 2024 that Google violated U.S. antitrust law by maintaining an illegal monopoly through exclusive agreements with companies like Apple.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed several remedies, including restrictions on deals that feature Google's search engine as the default on browsers and devices, and even a potential breakup of the company by forcing the sale of Google's browser Chrome.
The DOJ under the Biden administration made it clear that divesting Chrome is their preferred option, along with the discontinuation of exclusive agreements with browsers and phone companies. The implications of divesting Chrome are significant, as Chrome is used by nearly two-thirds of the world's internet users.
The Trump administration is expected to largely stay the course of the Biden administration when it comes to antitrust enforcement against large tech companies, including Google. The initial signals, including Trump's nominations for key roles at the FTC and the DOJ Antitrust Division, suggest that President Trump is serious about holding Google accountable.
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