# States Are Stepping Up as the New Antitrust Enforcers

- Source: NYT Business
- Published: 2026-10-17T12:00:05+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/17/business/dealbook/state-antitrust-enforcement.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/states-are-stepping-up-as-the-new-antitrust-enforcers-4fa155/

With the Trump administration taking a relaxed approach, attorneys general around the country have ramped up their scrutiny of mergers.

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