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FTC Sues Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power | Federal Trade Commission

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/09/ftc-sues-amazon-illegally-maintaining-monopoly-power

Amazon responds to FTC antitrust lawsuit: Read our full statement

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-ftc-antitrust-lawsuit-full-response

Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers | AP News

https://apnews.com/article/amazon-ftc-lawsuit-antitrust-1b91bf8026cc3edf81e817cf8596c4bf

FTC targets alleged secret Amazon pricing algorithm 'Project Nessie' in antitrust complaint - GeekWire

https://www.geekwire.com/2023/ftc-targets-alleged-secret-amazon-pricing-algorithm-project-nessie-in-antitrust-complaint/

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