# FTC and 22 states accuse Amazon of overcharging businesses for ads

https://mins.news/en/item/39421

- CNN, 2026-08-31 23:01 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/31/business/ftc-sues-amazon-for-allegedly-overcharging-advertisers-on-its-platform?Date=20260831&Profile=CNN

> The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by charging excessive prices for advertising on its vast retail platform, allegedly pocketing billions of dollars for the company.

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