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White House to withdraw MacNeil's US FTC nomination, pivot to Mufarrige

Published

4 November 2026

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regulatory

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United States

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David MacNeil has withdrawn his nomination to be a Republican commissioner on the US Federal Trade Commission, and the White House plans to nominate Chris Mufarrige for the same position.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You should prepare for a potential shift in regulatory approach at the US FTC with Chris Mufarrige’s nomination replacing David MacNeil. This change could alter the regulatory environment you must navigate when dealing with US trade and antitrust issues.

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