Addressing Security Risks From Price Fixing And Anti-competitive Behavior In The Food Supply Chain

Rising food costs and foreign control threaten both Americans’ wallets and national security. This order targets potential price-fixing and monopolistic practices in critical food sectors.

What the order does ​

• Directs the Justice Department and FTC to create specialized task forces to investigate anti-competitive practices and foreign influence in U.S. food supply chains.
• Requires enforcement actions and regulatory proposals to remedy any uncovered violations.
• Mandates criminal proceedings where evidence of criminal collusion exists.
• Orders task forces to brief key congressional leaders on progress within 180 and 365 days.

Who it affects ​

• Food processing, seed, fertilizer, and equipment companies, especially those with foreign ownership.
• Consumers facing rising food prices.
• Federal agencies investigating food supply chains.

Context ​

• Briefings to Congress exclude sensitive or non-public investigation details.