Jason Oxman President and Chief Executive Officer at Information Technology Industry Council | Official website
Today, the global tech trade association ITI responded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) Agreement on Electronic Commerce. The agreement aims to support innovation and economic growth for decades. ITI has consistently supported negotiations under the WTO JSI on Electronic Commerce to develop international trade rules that maximize the benefits of e-commerce for consumers and various economic sectors.
"Technology’s movement across borders facilitates job growth, bolsters supply chain resiliency, and enhances access to digital tools for consumers and companies of all sizes. Several digital trade issues, most notably for ongoing efforts to secure a permanent extension of the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions, are addressed in today’s Agreement," said ITI Executive Vice President of Policy Sean Murphy. "Still, we encourage JSI participants to address outstanding concerns in the text and issues like data localization requirements and source code disclosure. The United States and all WTO members should come to the table and recognize the vital role e-commerce plays in our global economy."
