FTC News

FTC Chairman Warns Against Price Fixing Amid New Tariffs, Vows Consumer Protection

FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson warns against interpreting new tariffs as a green light for price fixing, vows to protect consumers. Fitch Ratings highlights increased recession risks...

FTC Reverses Decision, Ready to Face Amazon in Prime Membership Case

The FTC has reversed its decision to delay the trial against Amazon over the Prime membership case, stating it is fully prepared to proceed. The case involves allegations of mislea...

FTC Seeks Postponement in High-Stakes Amazon Prime Membership Trial Amid Resource Challenges

The Federal Trade Commission has requested a delay in its trial against Amazon.com Inc due to resource constraints. The trial, set for September 22, involves allegations of Amazon ...

FTC Flags Antitrust Issues in Microsoft-OpenAI Collaboration: A Threat to Fair Competition?

The FTC has raised antitrust concerns over the Microsoft-OpenAI collaboration, fearing it could hinder fair competition by creating monopolistic barriers and depriving start-ups of...

FTC Takes Legal Action Against PepsiCo for Alleged Pricing Discrimination Practices

The FTC has sued PepsiCo for illegal price discrimination, alleging the company favored a large retailer with discounts while increasing prices for others, potentially harming comp...

FTC Investigation Uncovers Treasury Bond Bidding Collusion Among Major Players

The FTC has concluded its investigation into alleged collusion in treasury bond bidding by primary dealers, targeting major securities firms and banks. The probe, part of a broader...

FTC Cracks Down on Data Brokers Selling Sensitive Personal Information

The FTC has settled with two data brokers, Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics, over the sale of sensitive personal information. The companies have agreed to stop using sensitive locat...