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Prospective head of US DOJ Antitrust Division commits to 'cautious' enforcement
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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The prospective head of the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division has signalled a commitment to cautious enforcement of antitrust laws, indicating a potential shift towards more measured regulatory scrutiny in mergers and market competition.
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You face a softer US antitrust environment that eases the path for deals. Move quickly to revisit stalled talks and regulatory strategies before any surprise tightening.
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1 source · 5 Aug 2026
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