Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission and the European Commission hold Fourth U.S.-EU Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue

Summary:

The United States Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the European Commission met for the fourth meeting of the U.S.-EU Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD) on December 7, 2021. The discussion focused on common challenges related to rapidly evolving technologies in the digital sector, including artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The parties exchanged views on emerging threats and reiterated the importance of continuing their discussions within the TCPD framework to ensure fair competition in the technology sector. The TCPD aims to promote cooperation on competition policy and enforcement between the three authorities. The meeting is a continuation of a longstanding tradition of close cooperation between the Justice Department, FTC, and European Commission on competition matters.