Overview
Steptoe partners Michael Weiner and Lee Berger and associate Rachel Carlo authored an article titled "Merger Enforcement Under Trump: Enforcers Attempt to Balance Stability with Strategic Shifts," for the Federal Bar Association publication Antitrust Trends.
The article explains how under the Trump administration, the DOJ and FTC have adopted a cautious yet adaptive approach to antitrust enforcement, blending traditional practices with openness to innovative legal theories and remedies. Early actions and leadership appointments suggest a recalibration of Biden-era policies, with continued focus on complex sectors like technology, healthcare, and telecommunications.
