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US DOJ's antitrust division asked to pause cooperation with Canadian government, WSJ reports
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Justice Department's antitrust division was reportedly instructed to pause cooperation with the Canadian government amid escalating trade tensions between the two countries, although the DOJ denied issuing a broad halt to cooperation.
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You should brace for increased friction in US-Canada regulatory collaboration that could slow cross-border deals and investigations. Founders relying on seamless North American cooperation face new uncertainty and should seek alternative compliance routes.
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