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Will Amazon change seller agreements in Japan by end of 2025 following JFTC investigation?
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Japan Fair Trade Commission Raids Amazon Japan Over Price Pressure on EC Platform
Nov 26, 2024, 02:21 AM
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has conducted a raid on Amazon Japan's offices over suspected violations of anti-monopoly regulations, as reported by Jiji. The investigation focuses on allegations that Amazon Japan pressured sellers on its e-commerce (EC) platform to lower their prices, potentially constituting unfair trade practices. The JFTC is also reportedly investigating Amazon's U.S. operations and plans to gather information from sellers and other stakeholders to further its inquiry.
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Amazon wins all remaining claims • 25%
FTC wins all remaining claims • 25%
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Lower fees for sellers • 25%
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Issue warnings to users • 25%
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Ban Temu from their platforms • 25%