WTO members bypass opposition to introduce world's first baseline digital trade rules - Reuters

WTO members have agreed to establish the world's first baseline rules governing digital trade, moving forward despite opposition from some countries. The agreement represents a significant effort to create common standards for cross-border data flows, e-commerce, and digital services at a time when global commerce is increasingly digital. The rules aim to reduce fragmentation in how countries regulate digital commerce and provide greater certainty for businesses operating internationally. This is the first major multilateral accord on digital trade in the WTO's history, addressing a gap in global trading rules that has grown as technology reshapes commerce. The outcome allows the 164-member organization to make progress on a critical issue even without unanimous consent.