The EU will intensify measures against Chinese imports before an October deadline to protect its market from overcapacity, as negotiations with Beijing to reduce a €1 billion-a-day trade deficit continue amidst high tensions and threats of retaliation.
Chris Mufarrige, director of the FTC's consumer protection bureau, asserts his agency's strong record despite criticisms regarding political interference and staff cuts. He highlights recent settlements and ongoing investigations into deceptive practices, particularly concerning online scams and AI's impact on children.
A Suprema Corte dos EUA, com maioria conservadora formada por Trump, ampliou poderes presidenciais e permitiu restrições a atletas transgênero, mas barrou proposta ousada de restringir cidadania por "direito de nascimento".
The US Supreme Court ruled President Trump can remove FTC commissioners without cause, overturning a 1935 precedent. This expands executive authority over independent agencies like the SEC and CFTC, creating mixed implications for crypto regulation and the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act.
A Suprema Corte dos EUA decidiu sobre sete casos importantes para o governo Trump, resultando em três vitórias e quatro derrotas para o presidente. As decisões abrangem cidadania, demissões, votos por correio e direitos de atletas transgênero.
UK Trade Secretary Peter Kyle is hosting a Chinese delegation to launch an initiative aimed at boosting UK services exports to China. British firms like Brompton Bikes and HSBC are participating, alongside Chinese companies JD.com and ICBC bank.
The Supreme Court in Trump v Slaughter overturned a 91-year precedent, allowing the president to fire independent agency heads at will, except for Federal Reserve board members. This ruling significantly expands presidential authority and is seen as a blow to congressional power and the administrative state.
A Suprema Corte dos EUA, por 6 votos a 3, confirmou a cidadania por nascimento, reafirmando o "jus soli" da 14ª Emenda. A decisão rejeita as restrições de Donald Trump, que visavam limitar a cidadania a filhos de imigrantes ou turistas.
The US Supreme Court (6-3) ruled that President Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning a 90-year precedent (Humphrey’s Executor v United States) that limited executive power. The case stemmed from Trump's firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, who sued and initially won reinstatement. The ruling potentially impacts ~24 agencies with similar structures, undermining their independence.
Sysco's planned $29.1 billion acquisition of Restaurant Depot, a key supplier to over 725,000 independent US restaurants, raises concerns among operators about reduced competition, higher prices, and squeezed profit margins, prompting a petition to the FTC to block the merger.
Imposter scams were the most reported fraud type in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year, leading to a record $15.9 billion in total losses, up 27% from 2024. The FTC reports that older adults are more likely to suffer high-dollar losses, while AI makes scams more sophisticated and harder to identify.
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has begun deliberations on 10 local lubricant makers accused of fixing prices from January 2018 to October 2024. The alleged collusion affected sales worth an estimated 2.02 trillion won (US$1.31 billion) and involved products like metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants.
The FTC and four states (Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas) sued WPATH, alleging deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and profit motives. WPATH stated its guidelines are patient-tailored and noted a previous court ruling against the FTC's investigation.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission raided six major ice cream companies, including Akagi Nyugyo and Lotte, on suspicion of colluding to raise product prices beyond raw material cost increases. The companies allegedly coordinated price hikes for years, sparking public anger.
A court hearing was held on the 16th to determine whether to suspend the Fair Trade Commission's designation of Coupang founder Kim Beom-seok as the 'person in charge' (total manager). Coupang argued that the FTC reversed its previous judgment without significant changes, while the FTC countered that grounds for changing the designation were confirmed during an on-site inspection this year.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission plans to order over 30 construction companies, including Haseko Reform and Daikyo Anabuki Construction, to pay approximately 1.6 billion yen in fines for violating the Antimonopoly Act through bid-rigging on large-scale condominium renovation projects. Two design consulting firms will also be subject to orders to prevent recurrence.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission plans to issue cease-and-desist orders to 38 construction and design consulting firms for bid-rigging on condominium renovation projects, also planning to impose fines totaling approximately 1.6 billion yen.
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle will meet EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to discuss planned EU tariff-free import reductions for British steel. The EU's proposed 47% cut from July 1st, alongside the UK's 60% reduction, sparks fears of collateral damage and retaliatory measures, impacting industries on both sides.
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle will meet EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to discuss planned EU cuts to tariff-free steel imports. The UK industry fears "devastating" consequences from the EU's 47% reduction, while EU leaders worry about UK retaliation. Both sides are introducing safeguards against Chinese competition, but fears grow of collateral damage.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has raided five major staffing companies on suspicion of forming a cartel to fix dispatch fees amid labor shortages and rising wages. The investigation targets alleged unfair profit-seeking by large firms while smaller companies struggle to secure workers and face rising costs.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has launched an on-site inspection into five major staffing companies suspected of forming a cartel to raise the "dispatch fees" they receive from client businesses. The commission is investigating whether a portion of the increased fees was passed on to...
Japan's Fair Trade Commission is investigating five major staffing companies, including Recruit Staffing, for allegedly forming a cartel to inflate hourly dispatch fees and reduce worker wages. The firms are suspected of unfairly increasing charges to client companies while lowering the proportion paid to dispatched workers for their own profit.
The FTC is investigating Microsoft's Azure cloud services and AI industry role for potentially exclusionary behavior. Civil investigative demands reveal concerns about licensing, interoperability, and competitive practices, suggesting a potential legal challenge.
Norse Atlantic Airways' reliance on AI for customer service has led to widespread frustration, difficulty reaching human agents, and a surge in scams targeting customers seeking refunds or flight changes. Many consumers have lost significant amounts of money after encountering fraudulent websites and phone numbers found through search engines.
