New FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson Signals Aggressive Antitrust Enforcement Under Trump Administration

Ferguson emphasizes worker protections, retains Biden-era merger guidelines, and aligns closely with Trump's policy priorities.

Andrew Ferguson, the new FTC chair, has pledged vigorous antitrust enforcement, particularly targeting anti-competitive practices that harm workers and labor markets.
The Trump administration will retain Biden-era merger guidelines, emphasizing stability for businesses and enforcement agencies while potentially revising them iteratively.
The FTC has already moved to block major deals, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, signaling a tough stance on mergers.
Ferguson has expressed a commitment to addressing Big Tech's monopolistic practices but is expected to seek policy changes rather than pursuing major breakups.
In alignment with Trump's agenda, Ferguson has eliminated the FTC's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, drawing criticism from Democratic appointees.