Justice Department No. 2 Cites ‘Serious’ Tech Competition Issues
- Conclusions haven’t been reached about the sector, Rosen said
- Attorney General Bill Barr is closely watching the probe
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The U.S. Justice Department No. 2 official explained the reasoning behind an investigation of large technology platforms, underscoring the department’s commitment to the probe at the highest levels.
Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen said in a speech Monday at an American Bar Association antitrust forum in Washington that there are “serious and substantive issues” regarding competition by the largest online platforms. While he noted that top department officials are keeping close tabs on the inquiry, no conclusions have been reached yet about the sector, he said.