Etsy’s chief executive slams Amazon for “working back channels” to “wipe out its competitors”

Etsy’s chief executive has slammed Amazon for “taking bold steps to wipe out its competitors” by lobbying lawmakers.
Josh Silverman has accused Amazon of “working back channels” and engaging in an “abuse of market power” after California lawmakers amended a key piece of legislation to favour Amazon’s position.
Lawmakers are due to vote on the milestone California consumer protection bill this week, which would see marketplaces like Amazon become li