Tech Groups Hail Start of WTO Talks to Modernize Trade-Related E-Commerce
Dozens of global tech groups want “rapid action” on the World Trade Organization’s “ambitious” trade-related e-commerce “framework,” they said in an open letter Friday to WTO trade ministers. Seventy-six ministers signed a statement Friday vowing to start WTO negotiations on…
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trade-related aspects of e-commerce aimed at achieving “a high standard outcome that builds on existing WTO agreements,” with participation of as many members as possible. “The ability of businesses and individuals to participate effectively in the global economy today requires a modern e-commerce framework that facilitates customs clearance, digital transactions, transparency, trust, movement of information, and access to a variety of e-commerce platforms, payments technologies, communications, social media and marketing tools, productivity software, and shipping and logistics services,” said the letter, whose signers included BSA|The Software Alliance, CTA, CompTIA, the Information Technology Industry Council and Internet Association. “Improving the enabling environment for digital trade and global e-commerce is particularly critical for micro, small and early-stage businesses.”