Amazon faces a lawsuit from the FTC and 17 states in the US for alleged antitrust violations, including inflating prices and overcharging sellers.
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Years-long investigation
The suit, filed in Washington, DC, follows a years-long investigation and comes at a time when Google is also facing one of the biggest antitrust trials in the US.
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Multiple accusations
Accusations include deterring sellers from offering lower prices elsewhere, replacing search results with paid ads, favoring Amazon's brands, and imposing heavy fees on sellers.
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Prime eligibility pressure
Amazon also allegedly forcessellers to use its logistics service 'Fulfillment by Amazon' service to qualify for Amazon Prime.
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FTC's actions against Amazon
The FTC has recently taken multiple actions against Amazon, including suing for deceptive practices in Prime subscriptions and violating child privacy laws on Alexa.