Several Members of Congress Want to Block Amazon’s Acquisition of iRobot

The Amazon logo on the opening day of a new distribution center in Augny, near Metz, eastern France, on Sept. 23, 2021. Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images

Several members of the U.S. Congress issued a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the announced acquisition of iRobot Corporation by Amazon.com Inc.

Here’s why the lawmakers have concerns over the purchase.

What Happened

A letter recommending the FTC reject the planned acquisition of iRobot by Amazon.com was signed by some members of Congress.