California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has released emails indicating that Amazon allegedly engaged in collusion with other retailers, including Walmart and Chewy, to artificially inflate prices on various products such as pet treats and Dockers khaki pants. The emails suggest that Amazon coordinated with vendors to ensure that price increases on its platform were mirrored by competitors, effectively maintaining its market share while raising costs for consumers. For instance, after Amazon raised the price of dog treats, a manufacturer confirmed that Chewy followed suit, with prices on both platforms increasing simultaneously. Bonta described the evidence as clear-cut, asserting that Amazon's actions are detrimental to consumers by creating an artificial price floor that stifles competition. In response, Amazon criticized the attorney general's claims as unfounded and emphasized its commitment to offering low prices. The ongoing antitrust lawsuit, initiated in 2022, is set to go to trial on January 19, 2027.