The federal government has the legal authority to prevent a company from adding products through acquisitions if the acquisition threatens to lessen competition.

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This is true under antitrust laws, which are enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ). The government can block mergers and acquisitions if they create a monopoly or substantially reduce competition in a market.

The Federal Government Has the Legal Authority to Prevent a Company