Theodore Roosevelt targeted several large corporations and monopolies known as trusts, particularly in the railroad, oil, and beef industries. Notably, he took action against the Northern Securities Company, a railroad trust, and the Standard Oil Company, led by John D. Rockefeller. Roosevelt's administration sought to regulate these trusts to promote fair competition and protect consumers, marking a significant shift in federal policy toward antitrust enforcement. His efforts laid the groundwork for future antitrust legislation.
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