Category: Global Blogs

Germany: Antitrust experts eye Amazon for blackmailing publishers (Competition Policy International)

Amazon is currently under fire in Germany as the German Publishers and Booksellers Association is examining the online shopping giant for possible antitrust violations after Amazon decided to delay the delivery of books by German publisher Bonnier.

It’s part of a wider feud that began when Amazon decided to discourage shoppers …read more

China: US slams China AML as having ‘no basis in economics’ (Competition Policy International)

The US Chamber of Commerce has reportedly reached out to the White House urging a firm grip of China and its competition regime as US corporations increase their concern that China’s antitrust regulation is threatening business ties.

The Chamber of Commerce reportedly sent a private letter to Secretary of State John …read more

US: Mega mergers offer loophole to net neutrality hurdles (Competition Policy International)

As the Federal Communications Commission continues to face criticism by consumer advocates over its most recent proposals for Internet regulation, an offer some say is insufficient at ensuring net neutrality, reports say the FCC could use the recent spat of high-profile, high-stake mergers in the media industry to push the …read more

Pakistan: Chamber of Commerce invited to play role in antitrust (Competition Policy International)

The Competition Commission of Pakistan has said that the nation’s chamber of commerce can play a vital role in antitrust enforcement.

CCP chairman Dr. Joseph Wilson spoke at the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry to encourage the chamber of commerce to aid in the implementation of competition policy, calling the …read more