Google Antitrust Trial: No Breakup, But No Exclusive Deals

Google avoids breakup, but has to give up exclusive search deals in antitrust trial, reshaping its business model.
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Google Antitrust Trial: No Breakup, But No Exclusive Deals
Google Avoids Breakup, But Has to Give Up Exclusive Search Deals in Antitrust Trial Google just faced a major turning point in its long-running antitrust battle. In the latest ruling, Google avoids breakup, but has to give up exclusive search deals in antitrust trial —a move that could reshape how the tech giant operates across devices and partnerships. Image Credits:Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto / Getty Images Judge Blocks Exclusive Search Agreements U.S. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta stopped short of breaking up Google’s search empire. Instead, he ordered remedies designed to prevent the company from locking out competition. The order bars Google from entering or maintaining exclusive deals that tie Search, Chrome, Google Assistant, or Gemini to other apps or revenue arrangements. For example, Google can no longer make Play Store licensing dependent on distributing its apps or use revenue-sharing to force default placements. Competitors Gain More Access To level the playing field, Google mu…