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US Pushes E-Commerce Tariff Moratorium Amid Global Dispute

3/18/2026

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The United States seeks a permanent moratorium on e-commerce tariffs at the WTO ministerial in Cameroon (March 26–29).
Brazil and India oppose the moratorium to protect domestic policies.
A coalition of ten economies, including Singapore, supports a permanent moratorium, citing stakes for Amazon and Google.
The World Trade Organization estimates digital services exports reached $4.8 trillion in 2024, underscoring that failure to renew could hinder international trade rules.

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The United States seeks a permanent moratorium on e-commerce tariffs at the WTO ministerial in Cameroon (March 26–29).
Brazil and India oppose the moratorium to protect domestic policies.
A coalition of ten economies, including Singapore, supports a permanent moratorium, citing stakes for Amazon and Google.
The World Trade Organization estimates digital services exports reached $4.8 trillion in 2024, underscoring that failure to renew could hinder international trade rules.