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Indian commerce minister: 'Arrogant' US e-commerce giants flout our laws

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has ratcheted up the heat on US e-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart, accusing them of arrogance and of flouting local laws by indulging in predatory pricing practices.

Indian commerce minister: 'Arrogant' US e-commerce giants flout our laws

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