"FTC and U.S. States Sue Amazon for Monopoly Practices"
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of engaging in monopolistic practices that result in higher prices for consumers and excessive fees for third-party sellers. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon uses its dominant position in the online marketplace to prioritize its own products, charge high fees to sellers, and stifle competition. The FTC's case against Amazon marks a significant regulatory threat to the company and comes as part of a broader push to enforce antitrust laws more aggressively against tech giants.
- Amazon faces antitrust lawsuit from FTC, U.S. states The Washington Post
- U.S. Accuses Amazon of Illegally Protecting Monopoly in Online Retail The New York Times
- FTC and 17 states sue Amazon on antitrust charges CNBC
- US government and 17 states sue Amazon in landmark monopoly case CNN
- Fmr. FTC Commissioner Thompson on FTC-Amazon: Lawsuit can send the opposite message if unsuccessful CNBC Television
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