Could Google Be Forced to Sell Chrome?

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Google's Monopoly Under Fire:** US Justice Department targets Google's search dominance by calling for the sale of Chrome browser and restrictions on Android smartphone software. The proposed changes, if brought in, would highly regulate Google for 10 years. Google, which controls about 90% of the online search market, has vowed to appeal the decision. But will the proposed breakup dilute Google's monopoly, or is it just a radical move that will harm US consumers and businesses?

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