Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

Google has opposed a proposal by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to force the company to sell Chrome, its dominant web browser, arguing it would harm consumers and businesses. This comes after a ruling by Judge Amit Mehta in August, who declared Google operates a monopoly in online search.

The DOJ is considering various remedies, including breaking up Google’s business, specifically Chrome, Android, and Play Store, to prevent Google from using its products to advantage its search engine.

Google argues that such a move would disrupt its business models, increase device costs, and compromise security. Google currently dominates both the search engine and browser markets, with Chrome holding a 64.61% global market share.