The U.S. Department of Justice has asked a federal judge to force Google to sell its Chrome web browser, marking a significant escalation in the government's antitrust efforts against the search giant. The proposal follows a landmark ruling in August which found that Google holds an illegal monopoly in the search market. In a court filing late Wednesday, prosecutors argued that separating Chrome from Google’s other services is necessary to restore competition and prevent the company from leveraging its browser to favor its own search engine. Google has criticized the move, calling it a 'radical' proposal that would damage consumers and developers while undermining U.S. competitiveness. The legal process is expected to be lengthy, with Google planning to appeal the initial monopoly ruling. Judge Amit Mehta is scheduled to begin a trial on the proposed remedies in April 2025, with a final decision potentially reshaping the landscape of the global internet economy.