The Dubious Legal Theory That Could Make Life Even More Expensive For Americans
A new antitrust legal theory could potentially increase everyday costs for consumers by making volume purchasing illegal for large retailers. This theory, supported by a lobbying group, aims to use the Robinson-Patman Act to challenge volume discounts that benefit consumers. Critics argue that this approach could harm disadvantaged families who rely on these discounts for affordable groceries and essentials.
- ▪The new legal theory could make it illegal for large retailers to offer volume discounts to consumers.
- ▪The Main Street Competition Coalition is advocating for the use of the Robinson-Patman Act to challenge these practices.
- ▪Critics believe that this could disproportionately affect low-income families who depend on lower prices from large retailers.
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Big Tent Ideas The Dubious Legal Theory That Could Make Life Even More Expensive For Americans OPINION hoto by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Stephen Moore Contributor June 03, 2026 10:04 AM ET June 03, 2026 10:04 AM ET Stephen Moore Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Nearly everyone is concerned about the rising cost of everything from groceries to health care to housing.
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