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Will Amazon Japan be penalized by JFTC for anti-monopoly violations by end of 2025?
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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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