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DOJ launches deregulatory task force

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a deregulatory task force. The DOJ's Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force will gather public comment from businesses, consumers and advocacy groups on state and federal regulations that could pose barriers to competition, and advocate against such rules. Abigail Slater, who leads the DOJ's antitrust division, said: "This Antitrust Division will stand against harmful barriers to competition whether imposed by public regulators or private monopolists."

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US orders European companies to comply with Trump's diversity ban

Large companies in the EU which supply the American government have been told to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump banning diversity, equity and inclusion programmes. Companies with US government contracts have been told to confirm their compliance in a questionnaire entitled "Certification Regarding Compliance With Applicable Federal Anti-Discrimination Law." The demand was sent out to firms by the US embassy in Paris. The document said: “Department of State contractors must certify that they do not operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable anti-discrimination laws and agree that such certification is material for purposes of the government’s payment decision and therefore subject to the False Claims Act.” The French foreign trade ministry said in a statement:  “American interference in the inclusion policies of French companies — such as threats of unjustified tariffs — is unacceptable . . . France and Europe will defend their companies, their consumers, and also their values.” The letter was first reported by Les Échos newspaper.

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