The keys to understanding the charges which Kodak and USTR have made about Japan's film market are a number of hidden facts.

From the beginning of this case, Kodak and later USTR have used "facts" selectively in making accusations.

To make their charges seem valid, they often have ignored important background information about the Japanese market which often contradicts their claims.

And in complaining about Fujifilm dominance in the Japanese photofinishing market, they fail to mention that Kodak is even more dominant in the U.S.

Also missing is strong evidence of restrictive practices in the U.S., which tend to support Kodak dominance in its home market. When these "hidden facts" are examined, the deceptive nature of Kodak's case is exposed.