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U.S. sues Amazon over its advertising prices
Monday, August 31, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice and 22 states filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging the company manipulated advertising prices on its platform. According to the complaint, Amazon generated billions of dollars through these pricing practices. The lawsuit names Amazon as a defendant in federal court.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/nx-s1-5950482/ftc-amazon-advertising-lawsuit