"One monopoly is bad enough. But a trifecta of monopolies is what we have here," Justice Department lawyer Julia Tarver Wood said during her opening statement.
"Google's unlawful behavior has deprived rivals not only of critical distribution channels but also distribution partners..." This highlights the extensive impact of Google's business practices on competition.
According to the AP, court documents show that Google argues the government's case "boil(s) down to the persistent complaints of a handful of Google's rivals and several mammoth publishers." This reflects Google's stance on the DOJ's allegations.
The DOJ's proposed remedies last week included forcing Alphabet to share search data with competitors and ending default search agreements, showcasing the extent of the regulatory challenge Google faces.
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