At the core of the case is whether the company used its position to disadvantage rivals and the power of the agency to rein in tech firms
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from 17 states have accused Amazon in a major antitrust lawsuit of illegally shutting out competition to become one of the world’s most powerful companies.
The landmark case presents a significant threat to Amazon’s dominance in the online retail industry, and is a major test of antitrust law and the FTC’s power.
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