Biden Order Seeks to Invigorate Competition Across U.S. Industry

  • New regulations likely on rail shipping, luggage fees, jobs
  • FTC to scrutinize employee non-compete agreements, licenses

President Joe Biden

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President Joe Biden will sign a sweeping executive order designed to promote competition across American industries in a ceremony at the White House on Friday.

The president’s action will prompt the federal government to set new regulations on everything from airline luggage fees to non-compete clauses. He will sign the order after delivering remarks on the American economy, according to a public schedule released by the White House.