JFTC warns against cartels over price increases
( September 2, 2026, 02:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Japan Fair Trade Commission said on Tuesday that it will take strict action against price cartels that take advantage of rising raw-material, labor and logistics costs, warning companies against coordinating the level or timing of price increases. Passing higher costs on through price increases is a common business practice, but companies must make such pricing decisions independently, Japan’s antitrust regulator added.Statement follows (in Japanese)....
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