G7 trade ministers tout digital trade principles, forced labor accord

Meeting in London on Friday, G7 trade ministers agreed to oppose digital protectionist measures and pledged to hold accountable those countries that perpetuate forced labor, according to joint statements released by the United Kingdom. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and her G7 counterparts agreed to a new set of digital trade principles in which they pledged to “harness the opportunities of the digital economy” and ensure that data “be able to flow freely across borders with trust.” “We, the G7...