Settling vertical merger concerns can be ‘prudent,’ US FTC's Ferguson says
By Nicholas Hirst ( September 5, 2026, 10:50 GMT | Insight) -- The chairman of the US Federal Trade Commission said that behavioral remedies can be a "prudent" solution for concerns over vertical mergers that bring benefits to society. Clauses in settlements requiring arbitration to solve disputes with customers and to help them switch suppliers can help preserve competition. Behavioral remedies can be a cautious way of mitigating the harms of a vertical merger while allowing its benefits to realize, according to the chairman of the US Federal Trade Commission. ...
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