Google Pushes Back Against DOJ Efforts to Break Up Its Business

The tech giant warns that proposed divestitures could harm U.S. national security and the economy as it prepares for a pivotal antitrust trial in April.

Google met with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Trump administration to urge reconsideration of proposals to break up its business.
The DOJ has proposed divestitures, including the sale of Google’s Chrome browser and ending default search agreements with Apple devices.
Google argues that such measures could weaken the U.S. economy and national security, citing its role as a key innovator in the tech sector.
A trial on remedies in the DOJ’s antitrust cases against Google is scheduled for April, with a final ruling expected in August.
Industry experts suggest the Trump administration may scale back Biden-era antitrust efforts, potentially reducing the likelihood of a Google breakup.