Settlements must be part of US FTC's enforcement, budget choices, chair says
By Khushita Vasant ( September 19, 2026, 01:13 GMT | Insight) -- US Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said antitrust and merger settlements have to be a part of the "tough enforcement choices" he has to make, because the FTC's budget is limited and striking agreements are a part of the budgeting process.US Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said antitrust and merger settlements have to be a part of the "tough enforcement choices" he has to make, because the FTC's budget is limited and striking agreements are a part of the budgeting process....
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