Japan investigates Amazon for pressuring sellers on prices

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission inspected Amazon Japan on Tuesday to investigate possible anti-monopoly violations, according to a government source.

The investigation focuses on claims that Amazon Japan influenced sellers to reduce their prices for better visibility on its platform.

The source cited suspicions of demanding price cuts.

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