The U.S. government’s landmark antitrust trial against Google’s search business is nearing its conclusion, but the battle against Big Tech’s power is far from over. Under the Trump administration, the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission initiated investigations into Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta, the parent company of Instagram and WhatsApp, for alleged monopolistic behavior. The government has since filed lawsuits against all four companies, with Google facing two separate suits.
Closing arguments in Google’s first antitrust suit, focusing on its alleged monopoly in internet search, are set to wrap up on Friday. The judge’s ruling, expected in the coming weeks or months, will likely set precedents for the remaining cases against Big Tech.
In the case of Amazon, the F.T.C. and 17 states sued the e-commerce giant in September, accusing it of maintaining a monopoly by squeezing sellers on its marketplace and favoring its own services. The trial is set to begin in October 2026, with Amazon vehemently denying the allegations and arguing that it offers low prices to consumers and supports sellers on its platform.
Apple, on the other hand, is facing a lawsuit from the Department of Justice, accusing the tech giant of using its dominance in the smartphone market to stifle competition and inflate prices. Apple has vowed to vigorously defend itself against the allegations, stating that its business decisions enhance the user experience.
In addition to the search lawsuit, Google is also facing a separate antitrust suit over online advertising, scheduled for trial in September. The company has refuted the claims, arguing that the ad technology market is competitive and that the lawsuit could harm innovation and small businesses.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been accused by the F.T.C. of creating a monopoly in social media through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The lawsuit has seen various twists and turns, with regulators calling for the unwinding of the deals. Meta has defended its actions, stating that the acquisitions were not intended to stifle competition and that it has invested in innovation for its apps.
As the trials against Big Tech continue, the outcomes are expected to have far-reaching implications for the tech industry and competition in the digital marketplace.
