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New federal regulations enacted by executive branch agencies in 2024 added a record $1.5 trillion in new compliance costs.
The total annual cost of all existing federal regulations is estimated to be between $3 trillion and $4 trillion.
In April, President Trump issued an executive order directing the federal government to identify regulations that stifle competition and harm businesses.
The Trump administration rolled back over 100 environmental regulations during its first term.
On April 14, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice launched a joint public inquiry into the impact of federal regulations on competition.
The Department of Justice has brought antitrust cases against companies including Google, Agristats, Apple, Visa, Ticketmaster, RealPage, and UnitedHealth.
A Supreme Court decision allows state governments to grant antitrust immunity to private business mergers through "certificate of public advantage" laws, which has been used to create hospital monopolies.
The Federal Trade Commission is currently litigating a "right to repair" case against John Deere.
In 2023, the U.S. government filed a statement of interest on behalf of farmers in a class-action lawsuit against John Deere regarding repair restrictions.
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have for decades argued that state-level "certificate of need" laws drive up prices and lower the quality of healthcare.
The Biden administration made hearing aids available over-the-counter without a prescription.
New federal regulations enacted in 2024 added a record $1.5 trillion in new compliance costs.