Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) sent a letter on September 17, 2026, to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson and FTC Commissioner Mark Meador. The letter addresses concerns over alleged anticompetitive practices by Walmart and Amazon related to products labeled as 'Made in the USA.' The senators request that the FTC investigate these practices to ensure compliance with fair competition standards.
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Senators Request FTC Investigation into Amazon and Walmart's Practices Regarding 'Made in USA' Claims
Senators Rick Scott and Tammy Baldwin have requested an investigation by the FTC into Amazon and Walmart for alleged anticompetitive practices concerning 'Made in the USA' products. The letter was sent to FTC leadership on September 17, 2026.
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Scott, Baldwin ask FTC to investigate Amazon, Walmart AI over ‘Made in USA’ fraud detection
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Senators Request FTC Investigation into Amazon and Walmart's Practices Regarding 'Made in USA' Claims