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November 9, 2026 · Daily Digest

FTC details alleged Amazon advertising surcharges

FTC details alleged Amazon advertising surcharges

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The regulator and 22 states claim hidden fees raised advertisers’ costs by billions.

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The US Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have released further details of their advertising lawsuit against Amazon.

FoodNavigator Europe reports that the case alleges hidden surcharges inflated advertisers’ costs by billions.

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