We represent the interests of the American service economy, which employs over 75% of the workforce and generates 3/4 of national economic output.
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CSI welcomes President Trump’s announcement that a Section 301 investigation will be initiated into the EU’s enforcement of the Digital Markets Act, a discriminatory digital trade barrier that unfairly targets American digital service providers and threatens fair competition.
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While Washington debates tariffs, a much more consequential shift is happening: the modernization of global trade rules for the AI era.
Check out my @WSJ op-ed on why updating these rules—and fighting hidden digital trade barriers—matters for every American business: wsj.com/opinion/trump-fashio…
30 House members are pushing back on the EU's discriminatory digital rules targeting American services providers. CSI applauds their leadership. U.S. firms deserve a level playing field, not regulatory extraction. reuters.com/legal/government…
Today's JUD Report raises deeply troubling allegations that US firms are being subjected to discriminatory + politically motivated enforcement actions in ROK. Addressing these concerns is critical to strengthening the U.S.-ROK economic alliance + maintaining investor confidence.
🚨NEW REPORT exposes South Korea's discriminatory attacks on American-owned businesses.
Foreign governments are increasingly abusing their authorities to target innovative American companies.
We exposed it in Europe, and now it's happening in South Korea.
Read our latest report on South Korea's harassment campaign of American businesses, including Coupang, Inc.: judiciary.house.gov/sites/ev…
The Australian government’s decision to advance the “News Bargaining Incentive” is concerning, as it amounts to a discriminatory tax on U.S. digital services. CSI encourages the U.S. government to engage and push back against this digital services tax.
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#BREAKING: Chairmen @Jim_Jordan and @RepFitzgerald demand information about South Korea’s discrimination against American companies.
In a new subpoena to Coupang, they request documents and communications with the Korean government and require testimony before the Committee.
Read the cover letter here ↓
The French Parliament is poised to double to 6% a tax targeted at US digital services firms. USTR already investigated and concluded the tax discriminates against American business. We hope the Trump admin will push the French government to refrain from this escalatory move.
The EU launched 2 investigations that target US cloud providers, complaining they “occupy very strong positions,” only months after it pledged to address unfair barriers to digital trade. We urge USTR & Commerce to address the disconnect in upcoming Brussels meetings.
The US has won important commitments on digital trade from partners in Asia and Latin America. As Amb. Greer and Sec. Lutnick head to Brussels, we hope they’ll also press the EU to treat American companies fairly on the regulations and tax front.
As U.S.–Brazil trade discussions advance, CSI urges Brazil to refrain from adopting digital or services measures that would create new non-tariff barriers for U.S. services and digital providers.
I am shocked to learn that Brazil, in the middle of trade discussions with the U.S., is fast-tracking a DMA-style bill that targets U.S. companies. I support @POTUS’ strong stance against these damaging digital markets regulations around the world and will work with the administration to respond to this development. I urge Brazil to reject this failed EU approach that harms innovation and will further undermine the U.S.-Brazil relationship.
CSI appreciates the opportunity to share our comments for the 2026 National Trade Estimate Report highlighting outstanding services barriers and the rise in digital sovereignty we’re seeing globally bit.ly/47HOKjJ
On the latest move by the French Nat Assembly to double the digital services tax, we agree w/ the French economy minister: lousy idea. The 3% tax was wrong-headed enough - clearly a revenue grab aimed at US companies. But doubling down on bad is worse. We hope reason prevails.
CSI supports the Trump Administration’s resolve to ensure China fully implements its Phase One trade commitments, including on EPS, insurance, and increased purchases of U.S. services and goods. (1/2)
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Tracking the USMCA? Check out the fall edition of the WIIT Communique that features WIIT USMCA experts Isabelle Isco, Christine Bliss, Elsa Hoffacker, and Maria Zieba. Read here: mailchi.mp/wiit/wiit-fall-20…
@USCSI: The Brazilian government introduced a digital market competition + regulation bill that's burdensome to U.S. firms and undermines a level playing field. More on #digitaltradebarriers in Brazil: comments.ustr.gov/s/commentd…
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Amid sweeping tariff hikes, a quieter issue risks being missed: how we govern the infrastructure powering the digital economy.
In @straits_times, my @AsiaPolicy colleague @wendyscutler and I argue cloud computing is key to unlocking Asia’s AI future: straitstimes.com/opinion/clo…
The 2025 Global Services Summit is next Tuesday, June 10. Don't forget to register bit.ly/4jZaPia
Register for the 2025 Global Services Summit (June 10.) New speakers can be found at the link, including Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler bit.ly/4jZaPia