Google Pushes DOJ to Reconsider Breakup Plans Over Monopoly Ruling

The tech giant argues that proposed remedies, including divesting Chrome, could harm national security and the U.S. economy.

Google is lobbying the Trump administration's Department of Justice to avoid implementing remedies proposed in an antitrust case that found the company guilty of monopolistic practices.
The DOJ under the Biden administration had suggested measures such as forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser, ending default search engine agreements, and curtailing AI investments.
Google representatives recently met with DOJ officials, emphasizing national security and economic risks associated with breaking up the company.
A ruling on the case’s remedies is expected in April, with both sides submitting their final proposals this week.
Industry experts suggest the Trump administration may adopt a less aggressive stance compared to Biden-era antitrust efforts, potentially softening the proposed remedies.