Google asks Trump to reverse the order to sell Google Chrome

Google is urging officials from the United States Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, to abandon their crusade against the company, a crusade that involved forcing them to sell their Chrome browser. And they claim it is for national security.

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According to sources close to the discussions, representatives of Alphabet Inc. met last week with the government to advocate for a less aggressive approach while awaiting a court ruling on what a judge has described as illegal monopoly in online search.

The Biden administration in November asked Google to sell its Chrome browser and adopt other changes to its business structure, including ending exclusivity payments to companies like Apple.

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Despite Google’s previous opposition to this plan, recent discussions may reflect its current strategy in the case that is progressing under the Trump administration.

Peter Schottenfels, spokesperson for Google, stated that the company is concerned about how the current proposals from the Department of Justice could harm the U.S. economy and national security.

This argument is not new for Google, which has expressed similar concerns in response to antitrust pressure from regulators and lawmakers.

District Judge Amit Mehta, who has been asked to make decisions regarding Google’s future practices in hearings scheduled for next month, will review the latest proposals from both parties.

Among the demands of the Department of Justice is the sale of the Chrome browser and the restriction of investments in artificial intelligence companies, which has raised concerns in the tech sector.

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With the recent nomination of Gail Slater to lead the antitrust division of the Department of Justice, key decisions are expected to be made in the coming weeks regarding the direction of the case and the potential implications for Google and the tech landscape in the United States.