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PPI’s Dr. Michael Mandel: Senate’s Antitrust bill will hurt American consumers, middle-class jobs and technological leadership.

  • January 11, 2022

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee announced a markup of an antitrust bill aimed at a handful of America’s most successful technology companies, led by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). The bill will harm American consumers and American middle-class jobs from coast to coast.

Dr. Michael Mandel, Vice President and Chief Economist of the Progressive Policy Institute, released the following statement:

“It can’t be denied: The anti-tech antitrust legislation led by Senator Klobuchar will hurt American consumers and American middle-class jobs, and impede American technological leadership.

“The digital economy should be a source of pride for Democrats. Digital inflation is low, wage growth in the tech-ecommerce sector is extremely rapid, and digital job creation is strong – especially in pivotal swing states.

“Instead, if this bill is passed, it will undercut the tech and ecommerce industries –  which are vital to our 21st century economy – and give China the edge in leadership and the digital economy. The Senate and House bills are unpopular with voters in the battleground congressional districts, and will likely stunt job growth in these pivotal swing states ahead of the 2022 election.

“Senate Democrats should rethink their push to cater toward the extremes of the party and instead focus on pragmatic, pro-growth legislation that makes the digital economy stronger.”

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Media Contact: Aaron White – awhite@ppionline.org

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