The Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Amazon isn’t likely to start until some time in 2026, if not later, according to a joint statement by the parties filed this week.
In estimating when it would be ready for trial, the FTC settled on May 2026, while the e-commerce giant pegged its readiness at December that year. In the filing, the government concedes that “This case presents complex legal and factual issues that require substantial discovery,” but also argues that “Amazon’s inefficient proposal would be more burdensome for government plaintiffs and the Court and could unnecessarily delay the progress of this case.”
