Japan authorities investigate Amazon Japan for antitrust violations by pressuring third-party sellers on pricing

From Investing.com: 2024-11-25 23:28:09

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission inspects Amazon Japan for potential anti-monopoly violations, focusing on claims of pressuring third-party sellers to lower prices for better placement. Previous investigations in 2018 led to proposed reforms accepted by authorities. This scrutiny adds to global concerns over tech giants’ business practices, including the EU’s potential probe into Amazon favoritism towards own products. The outcomes could impact Amazon’s operations and seller relationships.



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