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The Dawn of a New Era in E-Commerce: How U.S. Sellers Are Gaining Ground on Chinese Competition
For over a decade, Chinese sellers have dominated Amazon's marketplace through a range of illicit tactics—fake reviews, stolen product images, counterfeit goods, and dangerously cheap products that could even pose safety hazards. These operations thrived in a legal gray area, largely untouchable due to geographic and jurisdictional barriers. Despite Amazon’s efforts to remove fraudulent listings and the public’s frustration, the Chinese seller ecosystem remained resilient, constantly finding ways to cheat the system and outcompete legitimate U.S. businesses.