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Amazon’s stock slips as the FTC alleges billions of dollars in hidden ad fees
Monday, August 31, 2026
Amazon faced allegations from the Federal Trade Commission that the company charged merchants hidden advertising fees and increased minimum ad spending requirements during peak shopping periods. The FTC did not provide a specific dollar amount in its public statements, though the headline referenced billions of dollars in alleged fees. The allegations remain part of ongoing regulatory scrutiny of Amazon's advertising practices.
