Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Will End Price-Gouging by Middlemen in the Entertainment Industry

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On March 31, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at addressing price gouging in the live entertainment ticketing industry. The order directs the Federal Trade Commission to enforce competition laws and ensure price transparency, particularly in the secondary ticketing market. This initiative seeks to protect consumers from unfair practices that inflate ticket prices, given the significant economic impact and job creation associated with the live entertainment industry.

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