The letter seems to suggest the opposite. > We helped independent sellers compete against our first-party business by investing in and offering them the very b

The letter seems to suggest the opposite. > We helped independent sellers compete against our first-party business by investing in and offering them the very best selling tools we could imagine and build. There are many such tools, including tools that help sellers manage inventory, process payments, track shipments, create reports, and sell across borders - and we're inventing more every year. But of great importance are Fulfillment by Amazon and the Prime membership program.