WTO talks near deal on reform roadmap amid US-India e-commerce deadlock - Reuters
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U.S. and India's dispute over e-commerce rules stalled WTO talks heading into the final negotiation day.
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Unresolved e-commerce rules could affect pricing, data privacy standards, and availability of online services for U.S. consumers and businesses.
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World Trade Organization negotiations have stalled heading into their final day, with the United States and India locked in a dispute over e-commerce rules that is blocking progress on the broader deal. The disagreement centers on how digital trade and tariffs on electronic goods should be regulated across WTO member nations. This impasse is significant because WTO members have been working toward a comprehensive agreement, and a breakdown over e-commerce could derail the entire negotiation package or force last-minute compromises. The U.S. and India have competing interests in the digital economy, with India seeking protections for its large software and IT services sector while the U.S. pushes for stronger cross-border data rules. Negotiators have one final day to bridge the gap or the talks risk concluding without a major trade agreement.
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