In this episode of the Amazon Seller School podcast, the hosts dive into the latest happenings in the Amazon marketplace. They address the troubling issue of Chinese sellers manipulating reviews, the looming possibility of a TikTok ban in the U.S. over national security issues, and Amazon’s efforts to regulate influencer reviews. The conversation points out how Amazon seems to treat Chinese sellers more leniently compared to legitimate businesses, as well as the potential fallout for Amazon sellers who rely on TikTok for promotion. They also discuss the confusion surrounding Amazon's stance on review manipulation and stress the importance for sellers to prioritize solid business practices over shortcuts to quick profits.