Take Action Now
We need to show a groundswell of support from small businesses across the country to demonstrate the harms Amazon continues to have on small businesses and fair markets in our communities.
We've seen Amazon use their influence to skirt accountability before. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — we must show our support for this lawsuit and trial to discourage the FTC and states from backing down — either through settlement or dropping the case. Don't let Amazon get away with a slap on the wrist.
Small business owners, fair market champions, and allied organizations, sign (below) the letter to make your voice heard.
Why this matters now: The current trial of the FTC's monopoly case is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to curb Amazon's harms on the market; it's essential that the FTC doesn't drop the case in favor of a weak settlement.
““Concentrated market power is the single biggest threat facing small, independent businesses. Amazon, in particular, has a long track record of bullying small businesses, stealing their best ideas, and saddling them with exorbitant fees. Each year that Amazon has grown, my business has shrunk.””
““I’m not sure another example exists of a retailer operating at a gross loss for more than a few months. Amazon can only afford to do this by charging ever more fees to third-party sellers and customers of AWS. This case from antitrust authorities is critical to ensuring businesses like mine can sell fairly online.””
““More and more of Distil Union’s dollars go to Amazon fees. In a way, we fund their lobbying efforts – including those that make it harder for us to maintain a profitable business. We are thrilled regulators are taking action to make Amazon more fair for small businesses.””