Biden steps up pressure on Gafa by appointing another of their pet peeves at Justice Ministry

US President Joe Biden placed a new pawn in his fight against anti-competitive practices by announcing on Tuesday his willingness to appoint a lawyer known for his actions against tech giants, Jonathan Kanter, at the Justice Department.

If confirmed by the Senate, this lawyer will head the division responsible for antitrust prosecutions there.

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" the White House noted in a statement. communicated.

Currently associated with Kanter Law Group, which describes itself as a "

", he also worked as a lawyer in the competition office at the US Competition Agency (FTC).

Jonathan Kanter has represented plaintiffs in cases accusing Google and Apple of practices aimed at crushing competition.

Lina Khan and Tim Wu in key positions

Monopoly issues have long been on the White House tenant's agenda.

Joe Biden has appointed lawyer Lina Khan, a notorious slayer of the Gafa (Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon), to head the FTC, and Tim Wu, a defender of strict anti-monopoly laws, to the prestigious National Economic Council ( NEC).

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Joe Biden also recently presented a wide range of measures aimed at tackling anti-competitive practices affecting consumers and employees alike, ranging from increased surveillance of Silicon Valley giants to the end of non-compete clauses in contracts.

The American authorities are currently raising their voice against the Gafa. Several lawsuits have been launched for abuse of dominant positions while a parliamentary committee in June approved several bills seeking, among other things, to prohibit the tech giants from acquiring competitors to preserve their hold on their market.