A coalition of african, caribbean, and pacific states, led by barbados, is advocating for the extension of a world trade organization agreement that halts customs duties on digital transmissions This move aims to prolong the moratorium, a foundational element of internet growth, beyond its 2026 expiration. The wto moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions (the moratorium) makes it possible for people and businesses around the world to access, share and deliver digital content and services electronically, without added costs at the border. An anonymous reader shares a report A group of states is seeking to extend a world trade organization agreement to refrain from placing customs duties on digital transmissions, a world trade organization document showed on thursday
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