Biden administration cracks down on hidden fees and issues new merger guidelines to promote competition

Rental platforms will now show all fees upfront to eliminate hidden costs for renters.
The government is partnering with states to investigate price gouging in food and agriculture markets.
The FTC and DOJ have proposed new merger guidelines focusing on digital markets, potential competition, and labor impacts.
The public can comment on the proposed guidelines before they are finalized.
The administration aims to increase transparency, reduce costs for consumers, and address concentrated industries.