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The U.S. FTC and 22 states sued Amazon, alleging that it obtained more than $20 billion through undisclosed advertising surcharges and that approximately 1.2 million advertising customers may be affected.
The U.S. FTC and 22 states sued Amazon, alleging that the company used concealed advertising-pricing mechanisms to charge more than $20 billion in additional fees.
North Carolina’s attorney general sued Amazon, alleging that it manipulated ad bidding and charged more than 1.2 million advertisers over $20 billion in additional fees.
eBay temporarily disabled community direct messages after phishing messages impersonating official accounts appeared in the community, and it is investigating security risks.
Walmart and Sam’s Club are strengthening food and product safety management through monitoring, blocking, and recall mechanisms for goods posing safety risks.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of 22 states sued Amazon, alleging that it inflated prices in online advertising auctions, affecting more than 1.2 million advertisers.
TikTok Shop has published a content compliance guide prohibiting false claims about medical, weight-loss, and other product effects, with ecommerce access penalties for accounts involved in serious or repeated violations within 90 days.
Amazon is updating its product title requirements starting July 27, and some non-compliant listings may be affected in terms of visibility or Buy Box eligibility.
Starting July 27, 2026, Amazon will limit non-media product title lengths and add a 125-character Item Highlights field for supplementary product information.
Amazon has updated its BSA agreement to restrict unreviewed store transfers and prohibit using future sales proceeds as collateral for third-party financing.
eBay updated its shipping-label guidance, asking sellers to review the relevant settings and complete the required adjustments by September 25.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Walmart agreed to pay $50 million to settle allegations involving its pharmacies’ handling of controlled prescriptions and to strengthen internal monitoring.
TikTok agreed to pay $400 million to settle a case with the U.S. Justice Department over alleged violations of children’s privacy protection laws.
A California judge said at a hearing that the court would likely reject the state’s request for a preliminary injunction to restrict Amazon’s alleged price-fixing conduct.
The U.S. Department of Justice said a defendant who defrauded Amazon of $9.4 million using fraudulent invoices was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison.
eBay updated its U.S. buyer guidance on import tariffs, applying 10% or 12.5% rates based on the product’s country of origin, while certain Brazilian products are subject to a 25% tariff.
Amazon continues to improve packaging design, reduce packaging materials and shipping-space usage, and promote a lower environmental burden across its supply chain.
TikTok Shop updated its US content compliance guidelines, requiring authentic product demonstrations and prohibiting false, exaggerated, and unsubstantiated medical or weight-loss claims.
TikTok Shop has released its 2026 content guidelines, requiring product promotions to be truthful and original while tightening enforcement against false, exaggerated, and infringing content.