FTC Takes Legal Action Against Amazon for Alleged Monopoly Practices
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of illegally maintaining its monopoly power through anticompetitive practices. The complaint alleges that Amazon engages in exclusionary conduct that prevents competitors from growing and emerging, stifling competition on price, product selection, and quality. The lawsuit seeks to hold Amazon accountable for its monopolistic practices and restore free and fair competition. The FTC and states are seeking a permanent injunction to prohibit Amazon from engaging in unlawful conduct and restore competition.
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