U.S. and Australia Intensify Cooperation on Digital Trade

Posted by Matt Schmitt on 2/27/18 5:00 PM

On February 23, 2018, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Steven Ciobo issued a joint statement of cooperation on digital trade.

According to a press release issued by the office of the USTR, the United States and Australia “…agree to intensify cooperation to support the growth of digital trade between our countries, ensure an open, free and secure Internet, and advocate the liberalization and facilitation of global digital trade.”

 

The USTR press release may be found here:

https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2018/february/united-states-and-australia

Topics: USTR, e-commerce, Australia

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