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Why the US is suing Amazon

Today, Explained

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Breaking up Amazon?

Chair Kohn and the FTC are testing a new way of thinking about antitrust cases, focusing on competition rather than just prices. This case is about the lost competition due to Amazon's monopolization. Consumers and sellers are entitled to lower prices, more competition, and innovation. Structural remedies, possibly including a breakup, have been called for. Amazon's response is unknown.

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