美国政府提起诉讼，阻止历史上最大的超市合并。 US government sues to block largest supermarket merger in history.

美国联邦贸易委员会 (FTC) 以及内华达州和科罗拉多州已提起诉讼，阻止杂货巨头克罗格 (Kroger) 和艾伯森 (Albertsons) 之间价值 246 亿美元的合并，称该交易将导致价格上涨、选择减少和工人工资降低。 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the states of Nevada and Colorado have filed lawsuits to block the $24.6 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, stating that the deal would lead to higher prices, fewer choices, and lower wages for workers. FTC 认为，合并后的公司将控制美国杂货市场约 13% 的份额，对竞争和消费者构成重大威胁。 The FTC argues that the combined company would control approximately 13% of the U.S. grocery market, posing a significant threat to competition and consumers. 联邦贸易委员会表示担心合并将导致该行业的商店关闭和失业。 The FTC has expressed concerns that the merger would lead to store closures and job losses in the industry.