The FTC Should Consider Ditching Antitrust Cases that Harm American Consumers

Alden Abbott February 12, 2025

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At the tail end of the Biden administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) authorized two Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) lawsuits—one each dealing with liquor and soft-drink distribution discounts—that, if pursued, are likely to harm American consumers while wasting scarce government prosecutorial resources. The new FTC leadership may wish to consider withdrawing these cases and deemphasizing the RPA in order to most effectively advance competition and consumer welfare.

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