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Bringing greater cooperation and convergence to international antitrust enforcement is a top priority of the Antitrust Division.
Overview
Effective enforcement of U.S. antitrust laws in a global economy requires cooperation with competition agencies outside the U.S. The Division works closely with its counterparts in other jurisdictions on international cartel, merger, and civil nonmerger enforcement matters that affect U.S. consumers.
The Division promotes international competition policy cooperation and convergence by maintaining strong bilateral relationships with enforcement agencies in other jurisdictions and through participation in international organizations such as the Competition Committee of the OECD and the International Competition Network.
The Antitrust Division’s international initiatives aim to bring greater cooperation and convergence to international antitrust enforcement in the years ahead by facilitating international discussion of important issues, building bilateral and multilateral relationships, and learning how best to coordinate investigations and remedies.
Statutes and Guidelines
January 13, 2017 Antitrust Guidelines for International Enforcement and Cooperation |
Fifth Edition |
International Antitrust Enforcement Assistance Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 6201-12) |
Learn More About the Division’s International Program
The Division’s International Section
International Policy Speeches and Press Releases (2009 to Present)
Model Documents
March 13, 2015
Model Waiver of Confidentiality: PDF | Word
Model Waiver of Confidentiality FAQs
Work with Other Organizations
U.S. Antitrust Cooperation Agreements with Non-U.S. Jurisdictions | Map View
Other Antitrust Sites Worldwide
ICN
International Competition Network
ICN 2020 Virtual Annual Conference
May 2019
ICN Framework on Competition Agency Procedures
November 17, 2016
International Competition Network Anti-Cartel Enforcement Template
OECD
OECD Recommendations and Best Practices on Competition Law and Policy
U.S. OECD Submissions on Competition Policy
FTC
Federal Trade Commission, Office of International Affairs
October 2009
ICPAC
1997-2000
International Competition Policy Advisory Committee (ICPAC)
(Final Report and other information)
Highlights
November 18, 2020
Press Release: Justice Department Signs Antitrust Memorandum of Understanding with Korean Prosecution Service
September 2, 2020
Press Release: Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim Signs Antitrust Cooperation Framework with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and United Kingdom
June 30, 2020
Press Release: Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Issue New Vertical Merger Guidelines
June 23, 2020
Press Release: Antitrust Division Issues 2020 Annual Newsletter Update
June 16, 2020
Press Release: Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim Presents Procurement Collusion Strike Force to the International Competition Community
June 8, 2020
February 19, 2020
November 5, 2019
October 28, 2019
Press Release: Officials from the U.S., Canada and Mexico Participate in 2019 Trilateral Meeting in Ottawa to Discuss Antitrust Enforcement
October 3, 2019
Press Release: Antitrust Division Applauds Recognition of Attorney-Client Privilege by Mexico's Competition Agency
September 12, 2019
July 29, 2019
Press Release: Antitrust Division Names Rene Augustine Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Responsible for International and Policy
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