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Amazon Faces German Probe Over Seller Pricing Control

6/2/2025

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German regulators are probing Amazon for possible competition law violations related to seller pricing control.
The Federal Cartel Office asserts that Amazon's pricing policies restrict product visibility and seller pricing autonomy.
Amazon contests these claims, stating that proposed changes could negatively impact customers and sellers.
The investigation may result in major adjustments to Amazon's operations in Germany.
U.S. regulators are also examining Amazon's pricing algorithms for similar concerns.

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German regulators are probing Amazon for possible competition law violations related to seller pricing control.
The Federal Cartel Office asserts that Amazon's pricing policies restrict product visibility and seller pricing autonomy.
Amazon contests these claims, stating that proposed changes could negatively impact customers and sellers.
The investigation may result in major adjustments to Amazon's operations in Germany.
U.S. regulators are also examining Amazon's pricing algorithms for similar concerns.