Biden Targets ‘Junk Fees’ Imposed by Businesses, Calls for More Transparency

America's leading business organization criticizes the administration for implementing 'price controls'

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on protecting consumers from hidden junk fees as (L-R) Co-CEO of TickPick Brett Goldberg, CEO of DICE Phil Hutcheon, CEO of xBk Tobi Parks, Director of the National Economic Council Lael Brainard, CFO of Airbnb Dave Stephenson, and President of Live Nation Venues Tom See listen during an event at Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on June 15, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images

President Joe Biden said on Thursday that his campaign to protect consumers from hidden “junk fees” is bearing fruit, with more companies agreeing to provide greater transparency in pricing.

Several companies in the ticketing, lodging, and other industries have pledged to eliminate hidden fees and provide customers with all-in, upfront pricing for their products and services.