Global Tech Giants Facing International Scrutiny

The aggressive posture of Congress is more a matter of political bluster than a sign of concrete action

THE virtual appearances of the CEO's of Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook before the Judiciary Committee of Congress on 29^th July 2020 has brought into sharp focus the increased emphasis of lawmakers, and the executive of the US, on the control of anti-competitive behaviour and de facto monopolies through structures and business practices.

Media reports, for example, BBC on 30^th June 2020 though comment that :

Tech analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities said "storm clouds" were building in Washington but he thought it was unlikely that Congress would come together on new legislation that would force tech companies to change.