POLITICO: U.S. antitrust enforcers won’t challenge Amazon’s MGM deal, dashing hopes of monopoly critics
March 17, 2022 — Following the FTC’s decision to not challenge Amazon’s acquisition of MGM Studios, Economic Liberties explained to POLITICO the agency can challenge the deal at any time if it determines it is harming competition.
The Hill: Democrats introduce bill to give FTC, DOJ power to block, break up mergers
March 16, 2022 — Following Sen. Warren and Rep. Jones’ introduction of the Prohibiting Anticompetitive Mergers Act, Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller told The Hill just how important this bill is for taking on the record-shattering merger frenzy.
BNN Bloomberg: Researcher says corporate profiteering is driving inflation, especially in meat
March 15, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss the corporate power crisis at the heart of inflation.
POLITICO Morning Tech: Shenzhen shutdown threatens tech supply chains
March 14, 2022 — Rethink Trade Director Lori Wallach explained to POLITICO Morning Tech why lawmakers must oppose the pro-Big Tech provisions in the Senate’s U.S. Innovation and Competition Act.
Reuters: Advocacy groups urge U.S. to block Frontier, Spirit tie-up
March 10, 2022 — Reuters covered a letter from Economic Liberties and eight other organizations calling on Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and U.S. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter to block the proposed merger of Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.