Antitrust winds shift dramatically: The Trump administration's Department of Justice plans to "settle instead of suing" …

Apple is in early settlement negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the antitrust lawsuit filed in 2024. The Trump administration's Department of Justice plans to adopt a "settle instead of litigate" strategy, actively seeking to resolve cases left over from the Biden era. Although both parties have exchanged drafts and negotiations are active, reaching an agreement is not guaranteed. The case accuses Apple of monopolizing the high-end smartphone market and hindering competition, and a trial date has not yet been set