Antitrust Challenges for Google: Potential Breakup Ahead

The U.S. Justice Department is exploring significant measures against Google in an ongoing antitrust case. Proposed remedies include the possibility of breaking up the tech giant and enforcing mandatory search engine choice screens.

Google argues that these actions could harm consumers, businesses, and national competitiveness. The DOJ is considering asking the court to compel Google to divest certain business segments, including its search and Android operations.

A more detailed proposal is expected next month, with a hearings schedule set for April. As the case unfolds, experts suggest that a complete breakup may be unlikely, though the implications for Google’s structure and market dominance remain substantial.