NYT
FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Advertising Practices
Monday, August 31, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging the company coerced millions of advertisers into paying inflated rates for advertising services on its platform. Amazon stated it disputes the allegations. The lawsuit names specific advertising practices but the company has not yet filed a formal response to the charges.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/technology/ftc-amazon-lawsuit-ad-prices.html