United States of America: Competition measures in US Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy
Progress
Current status
revoked
13 Aug 2025 revoked
09 Jul 2021 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
President revoked Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, including merger control regulation
On 13 August 2025, the President of the United States issued an Executive Order revoking Executive Order 14036 of 9 July 2021 on promoting competition in the American economy. The Order aimed to ensure competition in the digital sphere through stric…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
termination
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Adoption of Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy
On 9 July 2021, the U.S. President signs the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. The order aims to ensure competition in the digital sphere through stricter control of mergers involving big tech companies, especially se…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government