WITH BIG TECH’S DOMINANCE UNDER SCRUTINY, EU PROBES AMAZON
Jul 19, 2019
3 minutes
Image: Johannes Eisele
While the U.S. Congress talks about reining in big tech companies, Europe is taking action.
The European Union said Wednesday it is investigating whether Amazon uses data from independent retailers to gain an unfair advantage, a decision that could lead to changes in how the internet’s biggest marketplace works.
The move echoes similar antitrust actions against Google and Microsoft that have led to billions in fines. It also contrasts with U.S. lawmakers’ slower approach to the issue, as they
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