E-commerce duties moratorium expires as WTO talks run out of time, officials say - reuters.com
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A WTO moratorium on e-commerce tariffs has expired as trade talks stalled without renewal.
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Online purchases from abroad may face new tariffs, potentially raising prices on imported digital goods and services for US consumers.
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A long-standing moratorium on customs duties for e-commerce transactions has expired as World Trade Organization members failed to reach agreement on extending it, according to officials. The moratorium, which has been in place since 1998, prohibited WTO members from imposing tariffs on digital goods and services traded online. Without a renewal deal, countries now have the legal ability to begin taxing e-commerce transactions, a development that could disrupt global digital trade and affect everything from software sales to online services. The negotiations broke down as major trading blocs, including the European Union and developing nations, disagreed on the scope and terms of any extension. The expiration marks a significant moment for international trade rules governing the digital economy.
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