New WTO e-commerce text: Amendments on key issues, one article gone

The newest revised text in the plurilateral World Trade Organization e-commerce talks, which features some amendments on key issues like customs duties and development and removes one article entirely, should be considered as an “overall package” as participants consult with capital officials, its drafters said this week. The new draft, circulated by co-conveners Australia, Japan and Singapore on Monday, comes after the conclusion of “technical” talks last month. The co-conveners have urged participants to work with their capitals with the...