The U.S. e-commerce marketplace, particularly Amazon, generates nearly $700 billion in annual revenue. Of this, approximately $200 billion flows to Chinese sellers—over 28% of the platform's total revenue. These foreign entities exploit tax loopholes and regulatory gaps, billions of dollars are flowing out of the U.S. economy annually, without contributing to our tax base or creating American jobs. This economic leakage undermines local businesses, reduces employment opportunities, and creates an unfair environment where only foreign entities benefit.

U.S.-based small businesses and sellers on platforms like Amazon are being driven out of the marketplace. These sellers, who employ American workers, pay federal and state income taxes, and reinvest in their communities, are forced to compete against foreign sellers who avoid these costs. This imbalance leaves thousands of hardworking Americans unable to make a living or sustain profitable businesses.

Key Issues:
1. Tax Avoidance:
- Chinese sellers generating billions in revenue from U.S. consumers avoid paying federal and state income taxes. In contrast, U.S.-based sellers must comply with tax laws, contributing a significant portion of their earnings to the national and local economies.
- These sellers do not pay payroll taxes or contribute to unemployment insurance, as they do not employ U.S.-based workers, further reducing their operational costs.

2. Revenue Drainage:
- The $200 billion generated by Chinese sellers is funneled out of the U.S., without being reinvested into the local economy through wages, business services, or community development. This creates a significant economic imbalance, as U.S. businesses reinvest earnings locally and support American jobs.

3. Uneven Playing Field:
- Chinese sellers bypass many costs faced by U.S. sellers, such as compliance with stringent labor laws, local employment taxes, and U.S. corporate taxes. This allows them to undercut prices significantly, forcing domestic businesses into a non-competitive position.

The Impact on U.S. Sellers:
This situation makes it nearly impossible for U.S. sellers to sustain a living or run profitable businesses on platforms like Amazon. Domestic sellers must comply with:
- Federal and state income taxes.
- Payroll taxes for employing U.S. workers.
- Local business regulations and operational expenses.

In contrast, Chinese sellers operate without these obligations, creating an unfair advantage that drives many U.S.-based small businesses out of the market.

Petition Requests:
We, the undersigned, respectfully urge Congress to:
1. Enforce Tax Compliance:
- Require all foreign sellers generating revenue in the U.S. to register with the IRS and comply fully with federal and state tax laws, including income taxes.

2. Hold Platforms Accountable:
- Mandate that online marketplaces such as Amazon monitor and enforce tax compliance for all sellers, ensuring a fair competitive environment.

3. Support Domestic Sellers:
- Provide incentives for U.S.-based sellers, such as tax credits or reduced platform fees, to counterbalance the operational advantages enjoyed by foreign entities.

Why Sign This Petition?
By signing, you stand with U.S. sellers who are fighting for:
- A fair and level playing field on e-commerce platforms.
- Economic policies that protect American jobs and businesses.
- An end to practices that allow billions to leave the U.S. economy untaxed and unreinvested.

Conclusion:
Foreign sellers, particularly from China, avoid paying critical taxes and funnel billions out of the U.S. economy, threatening the viability of domestic businesses on platforms like Amazon. This petition calls on Congress to take immediate action to level the playing field, protect American jobs, and ensure all entities benefiting from U.S. marketplaces contribute fairly to our economy.