Google faces US government effort to break its monopoly over search

The US government may ask a judge to force the breakup of Google's business as it attempts to challenge the tech corporation's monopoly over the internet search market.

- Jack Simpson

The Department of Justice has filed court papers that say it is considering enforcing “structural remedies” that would prevent Google from using some of its products such as Chrome, Android and Play, which the DoJ argues give the company an advantage over rivals.

Other actions being considered include blocking Google from paying to have its search engine pre-installed on smartphones and other devices.

Google, which is owned by Alphabet, said it would challenge any case by the DoJ and that the proposals marked an “overreach” by the government that would harm consumers.