Eighty nations agree on global e-commerce rules
theglobeandmail.com — July 26, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC
Summary: Eighty countries, including China, Canada, and Nigeria, reached an agreement on global digital commerce rules, covering e-signatures and online fraud protection, after five years of negotiations. Coordinators Australia, Japan, and Singapore announced a "stabilized text," praised by the EU and Britain. The U.S. expressed concerns, stating more work is needed. Ninety-one of the WTO's 166 members participated in the talks, with some countries voicing reservations.
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