Meatpacking Giants Face U.S. Antitrust Inquiry Amid Shutdowns
- DOJ probe began before virus outbreak caused plant closings
- Trump called for industry investigations after disruptions
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The U.S. Justice Department is investigating meatpacking companies for possible antitrust violations, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the industry comes under scrutiny over plant shutdowns that have disrupted the supply of meat.
The antitrust probe is in the early stages and began before the coronavirus outbreak spread across the U.S., said the person, who declined to be named because the investigation is confidential.