The European Union competition authorities can examine mergers between each of these firms except which one?
A)two firms located in the United States that sell their products in the European Union
B)two firms located in the United States that sell their products exclusively in the United States
C)two firms that have subsidiaries or branches in the European Union
D)two firms located in the European Union that sell their products in the United States and the European Union

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The European Union competition authorities do not have the power to examine mergers between two firms located in the United States that sell their products exclusively in the United States. This is because the European Union's competition laws only apply to mergers that have an impact on the European market.

The European Union Competition Authorities Can Examine Mergers Between Each