Amazon said this week that it would no longer let third-party retailers sell products that feature Nazi and white nationalist symbolism on its platform, after pressure from nonprofit groups and politicians.

In a letter dated Tuesday to US Democratic Representative from Minnesota, Keith Ellison , Amazon said it had removed products that violated its policy against product listings that promote hatred, violence or discrimination.

Amazon, which is led by Jeff Bezos, removed items sold on its site by other retailers after nonprofits and lawmakers called attention to them. Credit:Bloomberg

"We have reviewed the products and content referenced in your letter, and removed the listings that were found in violation of our policies and permanently blocked the seller accounts that were in violation of Amazon policy," Brian Huseman, Amazon's vice president for public policy, wrote in the letter. "We are also reviewing the seller accounts for potential suspension."

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