# California's attorney general is suing Amazon, accusing the company of violating antitrust laws.

*business · news · 2026-04-20 · The Associated Press*

## Key points

- Amazon pressured vendors like Walmart to raise product prices on their own websites.
- Amazon allegedly threatened vendors with penalties if they did not increase competing site prices.
- Levi Strauss communicated with Walmart to restore khaki pants pricing after Amazon’s prompting.
- California's lawsuit claims Amazon’s price fixing covers many goods beyond apparel, including home decor and pet care.
- Attorney General Bonta may pursue legal action against additional retailers or vendors in the future.

**Companies:** Amazon, Walmart, Levi Strauss & Co.
**Countries:** United States

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