President Trump Targets Price Fixing and Anti-Competitive Practices in Food Supply Chain
Impact Score: 2.6
Timeline: Consultations with Congress scheduled at 6 months and 1 year from December 6, 2025
Summary: President Trump signed an executive order addressing price fixing, anti-competitive behavior, and foreign influence in the US food supply chain. The order directs the Attorney General and FTC Chairman to establish Food Supply Chain Security Task Forces empowered to investigate, enforce regulations, and pursue criminal actions where appropriate. This initiative aims to protect food security, reduce inflationary pressures, and bolster economic strength. Vanderbilt University could experience indirect effects on operational costs, research collaborations, and international partnerships from these regulatory changes.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt should develop research and educational projects addressing regulatory impacts, monitor task force outcomes, and explore opportunities in legal, economic, and social domains related to food supply chain security and anti-competitive practices.
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