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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Regyl Jaen

'Amazon Can Do Whatever It Wants': Accused of Pressuring Suppliers to Raise Rival Prices

The lawsuit alleges Amazon pressured suppliers to raise prices at rival retailers or remove products from competing stores. (Credit: Unsplash.com/ Marques Thomas)

Amazon faces fresh criticism after court documents and internal emails allegedly showed the company pressuring suppliers to hike prices for rival retailers or stop selling some products altogether.

The allegations, filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, contend the e-commerce giant has used its market dominance to suppress competition and maintain its pricing strategy. Amazon denies the allegations, saying its approach encourages fair competition and results in lower prices for consumers.

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