$6.6 Billion in Subsidies to TSMC Won’t Fix Deep Market Structure Issues In Semiconductor Industry
April 8, 2024 — In response to news that the Biden administration has directed $6.6 billion in subsidies to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC) Arizona subsidiary, as part of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Apple Wouldn’t Allow Jon Stewart to Interview Chair Khan, Illustrating Concerns Raised in DOJ Antitrust Complaint
April 2, 2024 — Apple did not allow Jon Stewart to interview Chair Lina Khan or discuss other sensitive topics when his show was part of Apple TV+’s ecosystem, Stewart revealed during an interview with Khan last night. In response, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
New Evidence Exposes Another Way Live Nation-Ticketmaster Exploits Conflicts of Interest to Rake in Cash
March 29, 2024 — In response to a 2019 report released yesterday revealing new evidence of Live Nation-Ticketmaster’s abuse of monopoly power through the use of rebate schemes, the Break Up Ticketmaster Coalition released the following statement.
Economic Liberties Applauds Colorado House Passage of Junk Fee Ban
March 25, 2024 — In response to news that the Colorado House passed HB24-1151, a ban on junk fees, in a 45-18 vote, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Apple Exploits Smartphone Monopoly to Chill Innovation, Lock In Consumers, and Keep Prices High, DOJ Suit Reveals
March 21, 2024 — In response to news that the Department of Justice Antitrust Division and 16 State Attorneys General have filed an antitrust suit against Apple for monopolizing the smartphone market—raising prices for consumers and using anticompetitive tactics to box out competition—the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.