Attorney General Finds Amazon Price Fixing, Urges Halt of Illegal Conduct

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a request for a preliminary injunction against Amazon for alleged price fixing.
Amazon is accused of forcing vendors to raise prices on competitors' websites or remove products to maintain its own low-price image.
New evidence reveals Amazon's explicit agreements with vendors and competitors to fix prices, harming consumers and small businesses.
Amazon's tactics include threats and penalties for non-compliance, ensuring vendors adhere to its pricing demands.
The lawsuit aims to halt Amazon's anticompetitive practices and seeks damages for California consumers and the economy.
Amazon's dominance in online retail allows it to enforce these practices, as vendors have few alternatives.
The trial is scheduled for January 2027, with the Attorney General pushing for accountability.

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