State Attorneys General are expected to play a significant role in antitrust enforcement during the second Trump administration, potentially shoring up areas where they view federal enforcement as insufficient. Civil EnforcementThe new Trump administration will likely continue prioritizing civil antitrust enforcement, carrying forward the active enforcement strategies of the Biden administration. Antitrust enforcement under the current Biden administration – characterized by its whole-of-government involvement and approach to antitrust – has been considered aggressive in many respects. State Attorneys General EnforcementState attorneys general are expected to play a significant role in antitrust enforcement during the second Trump administration. ConclusionWe expect regulatory scrutiny to continue across industries in the face of an aggressive antitrust enforcement environment.

Source: New York Times November 15, 2024 20:36 UTC