The Federal Trade Commission has sued a wine distributor for discriminatory price cuts to big stores. This antitrust lawsuit is likely to harm not benefit US consumers.

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits doesn’t give smaller stores access to discounts and rebates that larger chains receive, putting the smaller stores at a competitive disadvantage, the FTC

Meanwhile, the FTC seeks a permanent injunction to prohibit Southern Glazer’s from engaging in further alleged price discrimination, and to ensure small retailers gain equitable access to discounts and rebates. The agency argues this will preserve competition, protect consumer choice and potentially lead to lower prices.