China Tops Amazon Sellers, Amazon Defies Critics, 2025 Trade Changes, eBay’s New Saved Feed - This week in Amazon & eCommerce - Jan 15

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1. China Overtakes on Amazon with Majority of Top Sellers : In 2024, Chinese sellers surpassed 50% market share on Amazon, overtaking American sellers, who now represent around 45%. Amazon acknowledged this shift in its annual SEC filing, describing it as “significant.” [Learn more]

2. Amazon Thrives Amid Strikes, Criticism, and Competition : In 2024, Amazon achieved record-breaking sales despite facing global worker strikes, seller dissatisfaction over reduced reimbursements, and ongoing government scrutiny, including an FTC lawsuit alleging monopolistic practices. [Learn more]

3. Critical Trade Changes That Could Impact Online Sellers in 2025 : New trade policies and tariffs set to impact online sellers in 2025 include potential changes to the De Minimis threshold, new tariffs under President-elect Trump’s administration, and the risk of port strikes affecting shipping delays. [Learn more]

4. eBay’s New Feed Update Frustrates Buyers : eBay’s recent unannounced changes to its Saved Feed feature have sparked frustration among buyers, who report difficulty navigating the page due to an overload of duplicate listings, watched items, and previously viewed listings. [Learn more]

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