The current regulatory landscape in Europe contrasts sharply with the U.S., where existing measures are less stringent despite an executive order from the White House. The Biden administration's aggressive approach to antitrust by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice has led to the blocking of several significant deals, creating uncertainty in market operations and demonstrating the impact of regulatory policies on business negotiations.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are vying for Silicon Valley's support. Democrats typically get it. But Elon Musk threw his weight behind Trump in an interview last night on X. The Wall Street Journal's Emily Glazer examines a shift in the valley's values.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.
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