Bloomberg Talks FTC Chair Lina Khan Talks Antitrust, TikTok
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Jan 15, 2025 
Lina Khan, the outgoing Federal Trade Commission Chair, is renowned for her fierce stance on antitrust issues in the tech sector. She delves into the urgent need to regulate giants like Facebook and Amazon, highlighting bipartisan fears about their market dominance. Khan addresses the complexities of the TikTok situation in the U.S. and shares insights on the evolving landscape of antitrust enforcement. She emphasizes the importance of fostering competitive markets and the potential risks of industry consolidation, especially in healthcare.
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Farmers' Repair Woes
- FTC Chair Lina Khan shared her conversations with farmers.
- Farmers express frustration over repair restrictions on their equipment, leading to higher costs and delays.
Divided FTC
- The FTC's lawsuit against Deere & Co. for repair restrictions received support from a majority.
- However, the two Republican commissioners, including the incoming chair, voted against it.
TikTok Divestment Concerns
- The potential sale or divestment of TikTok raises antitrust concerns regarding consolidation in social media.
- Lina Khan acknowledges the need to consider past antitrust harms to prevent repeating mistakes.