Tell Trump’s FTC: Stop Letting Corporations Off the Hook

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is supposed to protect consumers from corporate abuse—not shield corporations from accountability. But under Trump’s new FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, the agency is rapidly abandoning its mission. 

In a series of anti-consumer moves, Ferguson has sided with corporations over the American public, sending a clear message that under this administration, profits come before people.

One of the most egregious decisions so far has been ending the public comment period and halting rulemaking on surveillance pricing. Surveillance pricing is when companies use personal data to charge different prices to different consumers, often exploiting those with fewer resources. 

Trump’s FTC Chair shut down efforts to regulate this practice, despite growing concerns about how it worsens inflation and price gouging—issues Trump claimed to care about during his campaign.

Ferguson's priorities stand in stark contrast to the leadership of President Biden’s FTC Chair, Lina Khan, who championed consumer rights, cracked down on corporate monopolies, and sought to rein in abusive practices in industries like Big Tech and retail. Under her leadership, the FTC prioritized fairness and transparency for American consumers. Now, the agency seems to be moving in the opposite direction, eroding the progress Khan made.

The FTC’s job is to protect everyday Americans from exploitation and hold corporations accountable—not to serve as a shield for corporate greed. Ending rulemaking on surveillance pricing is a betrayal of this mission and a slap in the face to consumers already struggling with rising costs.

We call on Trump’s FTC Chair to stop letting corporations off the hook and start prioritizing consumer protection. Americans deserve an FTC that stands with them—not one that bends to the whims of the powerful.

Sign this petition to demand a return to an FTC that works for the people, not corporate interests. Let’s make our voices heard before it’s too late.