Why the U.S. government is suing Amazon

Published: Oct. 3, 2023, 8:43 p.m.

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Is Amazon an illegal monopoly? The Federal Trade Commission is arguing yes \\u2014 and it\\u2019s taking that argument to court. We take a look at what\\u2019s behind the FTC\\u2019s lawsuit against Amazon and the implications for your everyday online shopping experience.


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The lawsuit tech policy nerds like Cat Zakrzewski have been waiting for is finally here. Last week, the Federal Trade Commission filed a landmark antitrust suit against the online retail giant Amazon. And the consequences for the future of online shopping could be enormous. 


Zakrzewski, a tech reporter for The Post, explains the ins and outs of the FTC\\u2019s argument, how Amazon might fight back, and what\\u2019s behind the latest Biden administration push to crack down on Silicon Valley.

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