US FTC competition chief contrasts Biden, Trump approaches to mergers, guidance
By Alex Wilts ( June 4, 2026, 00:40 GMT | Insight) -- Daniel Guarnera, director of the US Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition, pointed to merger policy and a reluctance to provide guidance such as the competitor collaboration guidelines as key differences between the Biden administration and the second Trump administration.Daniel Guarnera, director of the US Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition, pointed to merger policy and a reluctance to provide guidance such as the competitor collaboration guidelines as key differences between the agency under the Biden administration and that of the second Trump administration....
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