United States of America: Issued Statement on third US-EU Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue

On 30 March 2023, representatives from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the US Justice Department, and the European Commission held the third US-EU Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD), aiming to ensure and promote fair competition in the digital economy. In particular, the parties discussed challenges the agencies face, including why mergers between digital players may lead to competition concerns. The parties also shared policy reflections on abuse of dominance and monopolisation in the digital sector and presented recent policy initiatives. Furthermore, the parties exchanged views on the evolving business strategies of technology companies and their implications for enforcement. Finally, the parties announced planned liaisons of agency experts from the FTC and the Antitrust Division in Brussels, with each agency sending an official to assist with implementing the Digital Markets Act.