FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has confirmed that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will continue to use the 2023 merger guidelines established during the Biden administration. Despite leadership changes, the Trump administration has decided to uphold these rigorous rules for corporate mergers and acquisitions. Acting Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust has also stated that the DOJ antitrust division will follow the 2023 M&A guidelines in ongoing investigations, ensuring consistency in merger reviews across federal regulatory bodies.