Amazon’s Own Track Record Undercuts the FTC’s Case

The biggest of the big techs is finally in the government’s crosshairs. The Federal Trade Commission, along with 17 states, sued Amazon on Tuesday, calling the e-commerce giant a monopolist that “has seized control over much of the online retail economy.” It has done this, the government alleges, by locking in sellers who rely on their ability to reach Amazon’s massive customer base but face an ever-rising raft of fees and rule changes by Amazon to remain on the platform.