Amazon has won a partial victory in a U.S. antitrust lawsuit after a judge dismissed several allegations against the company. However, the tech giant remains under scrutiny for other charges, including claims that its business practices harm competition and limit consumer choices.

The lawsuit, originally filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), accused Amazon of engaging in anti-competitive behavior by exploiting its dominant position to manipulate prices and suppress competition from smaller sellers. While the judge ruled that certain allegations lacked enough evidence to move forward, Amazon still faces significant legal challenges.

In response, Amazon emphasized that its business model benefits both consumers and sellers. “We are pleased with the court’s decision to dismiss some claims. Amazon’s practices support a competitive marketplace that fosters innovation and growth,” the company stated.

Despite this partial dismissal, Amazon will continue to defend itself against key allegations, particularly regarding its pricing strategies and claims of monopolistic behavior in the e-commerce space. These remaining issues will be examined as the legal battle progresses.

Led by Chair Lina Khan, the FTC has been pursuing aggressive antitrust actions against major tech companies, including Amazon, in an effort to reduce the dominance of Big Tech. This case is one of the most high-profile legal challenges Amazon has faced and could have far-reaching consequences for the regulation of large digital marketplaces.

As Amazon and other tech giants face increasing scrutiny over their market influence, the outcome of this case could reshape antitrust enforcement and set new legal precedents in the tech industry.