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U.S. Criticizes WTO for Ending E-Commerce Tax Moratorium

3/31/2026

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The United States criticized the World Trade Organization (WTO) for not extending the e-commerce moratorium at Yaounde, Cameroon.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the WTO has a limited role in future trade policy.
The moratorium exempting digital transmissions from taxes since 1998 lapsed due to disagreements, notably with Brazil.
The United States plans to pursue alternative agreements.
The United States invites partners to join a plurilateral e-commerce moratorium.

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The United States criticized the World Trade Organization (WTO) for not extending the e-commerce moratorium at Yaounde, Cameroon.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the WTO has a limited role in future trade policy.
The moratorium exempting digital transmissions from taxes since 1998 lapsed due to disagreements, notably with Brazil.
The United States plans to pursue alternative agreements.
The United States invites partners to join a plurilateral e-commerce moratorium.