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Justice Department Rejects Report of Freeze in Canada Antitrust Ties
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Fusion42 · 6 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Justice Department denied reports that it suspended antitrust cooperation with Canadian authorities, clarifying that a specific meeting was delayed for preparation rather than a broader halt. Meanwhile, Nigeria's competition regulator has launched an investigation into Uber's sudden exit, focusing on potential unfulfilled customer services.
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You need to adjust your approach to cross-border enforcement in North America as the US-Canada antitrust dialogue faces new political tension. Nigeria regulators pressing on Uber’s exit mean ride-hailing firms must manage exit strategies more carefully under scrutiny.
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