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The World Trade Organization is actively working to establish global frameworks for digital trade {fact:1, fact:6}, while various international agreements and member commitments explicitly align their digital trade policies with the organization's standards and moratoriums {fact:2, fact:3, fact:4, fact:5}.
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Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 4 facts
claimRegarding digital trade, North Macedonia agreed not to impose a digital service tax and to support the adoption of a permanent moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
claimThe US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal includes provisions for negotiating digital trade commitments to support the United States' position at the World Trade Organization.
claimThe U.S.-Thailand Agreement on Reciprocal Trade commits Thailand to addressing barriers to digital trade, including supporting a permanent moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
claimBangladesh committed to addressing barriers to digital trade, including supporting a permanent moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions at the World Trade Organization.
Tariffs and Protectionism - Economic Research Council ercouncil.org 1 fact
claimThe World Trade Organization (WTO) is under pressure to adapt its frameworks to address contemporary trade realities, including digital trade, environmental concerns, and national security.
World Trade Without the US | Cato Institute cato.org 1 fact
claimThe World Trade Organization has unfinished business regarding the elimination of tariffs on environmental goods and services, the reduction of barriers to medical trade, the formal incorporation of rules facilitating foreign direct investment, and the creation of global rules for digital trade.