Don’t Destroy Free Services Americans Love with Radical Antitrust Changes, CTA Says
June 14, 2021
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Statement attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, regarding the House Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law’s package of antitrust bills.
The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, regarding the House Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law’s package of antitrust bills.
“As currently drafted, the package of antitrust bills introduced in the House Judiciary Committee would be a disaster for American innovators and consumers. If signed into law, the bills would cause irreparable harm to small businesses and startups and put the U.S. at a competitive disadvantage against China and other countries eager to overtake the U.S. as global tech leader. The bills will limit features currently enjoyed by millions of consumers. Prepare to say goodbye to Amazon Prime free shipping, YouTube videos in Google search results, preinstalled Find My iPhone apps and many more.
“We are concerned Congress is rushing to mark up these bills without hearings or the opportunity for the many stakeholders to provide input. We urge the House Judiciary Committee to work with innovators to protect competition, consumers and America’s world-leading, tech-driven economy.”
“As currently drafted, the package of antitrust bills introduced in the House Judiciary Committee would be a disaster for American innovators and consumers. If signed into law, the bills would cause irreparable harm to small businesses and startups and put the U.S. at a competitive disadvantage against China and other countries eager to overtake the U.S. as global tech leader. The bills will limit features currently enjoyed by millions of consumers. Prepare to say goodbye to Amazon Prime free shipping, YouTube videos in Google search results, preinstalled Find My iPhone apps and many more.
“We are concerned Congress is rushing to mark up these bills without hearings or the opportunity for the many stakeholders to provide input. We urge the House Judiciary Committee to work with innovators to protect competition, consumers and America’s world-leading, tech-driven economy.”