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A wave of state laws requiring easy subscription cancellation is reshaping the $275 billion U.S. subscription economy after a federal court struck down the FTC's click-to-cancel rule in July 2025. With nearly 86% of consumers reporting unused paid subscriptions and complaint volumes rising sharply, states like California, New York, and Colorado are filling the regulatory gap — while the subscription industry warns that friction-free cancellation could hurt consumers and businesses alike.