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U.S. sues Amazon over its advertising prices

Aug 31, 2026 · Alina Selyukh

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U.S. sues Amazon over its advertising prices
Federal regulators sued Amazon, alleging the tech giant overcharged advertisers on its platform.
Federal regulators sued Amazon, alleging the tech giant overcharged advertisers on its platform.

Federal regulators and 22 states allege that the tech giant made billions by manipulating how much brands and sellers paid for ads on its platform.

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