Amazon is facing a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states for allegedly exploiting its monopoly power against rivals. The suit claims that Amazon's tactics prevent rivals from growing and emerging by stifling competition on price, product selection, and quality. The company's practices, including anti-discounting measures and conditioning sellers' 'Prime' eligibility on costly fulfillment services, are said to limit competitors' ability to compete effectively. The FTC and state partners seek a permanent injunction to stop Amazon's unlawful conduct and restore competition in the market.