We represent the interests of the American service economy, which employs over 75% of the workforce and generates 3/4 of national economic output.
Washington, DC
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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…
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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 ↓
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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…
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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…
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COMING UP AT 7:30 PM | US President Donald Trump has opened the flood gates for a tariff war with the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on all nations. @Parikshitl speaks to @USCSI President Christine Bliss about how these duties could hurt economies around the world on #GlobalEye.
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Foreign countries like Canada and South Korea are unfairly targeting U.S. digital companies in their trade policies.
I asked the President of @USCSI what steps the U.S. should take to protect American companies from biased trade strategies.
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#CloudComputing drives growth & innovation across #APEC, but adoption remains uneven. Regulatory gaps, data localization & inconsistent cybersecurity create hurdles. How can policymakers boost regional cloud adoption? @shayhouston explores in a new brief: asiasociety.org/policy-insti…
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At the 2023 Global Summit of the Coalition of Services Industries in DC key noting : Driving Inclusivity, Sustainability and Growth through Services Trade.With CSI President Christine Bliss and @wto panel of Ambs Mina, Yamazaki, Leong. Thank you CSI for the Leadership award
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Commerce official: U.S.-EU data deal could mean deeper TTC cooperation dlvr.it/Ss1pHN
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Australian envoy: IPEF countries must strike balance on digital trade dlvr.it/Ss1pJL
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Today, @USTradeRep @AmbassadorTai met virtually with Ambassador Mike Froman from @Mastercard at @AFTEnforcement member @USCSI's Global Services Summit.
For more information about the event: buff.ly/3rNMNOj
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In DC for a week of talks on more @wto @WorldBank & @IMFNews coop in the face of gloomy global econ prospects. Ready to meet USG + business & to join events on LAC & trade @GUAmericas, trade fin @IFC_org, digital tech & exports @BCIU, & WTO & ecom @USCSI & more. Looking good.
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Today marks the second anniversary of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. SVP of International External & Regulatory Affairs Andrew Reinsdorf shares an update on how the #USMCA has affected the telecom sector thus far.
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Good piece urging WTO members to extend the moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions: From @USCSI, @TheCityUK, and European and Australian services trade groups.
WTO e-commerce moratorium : act before it’s too late
borderlex.net/2022/06/09/opi…
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The latest data from our #ServicesTrade Restrictiveness Index shows that the Czech Republic🇨🇿, Japan🇯🇵, and Chile🇨🇱 displayed the lowest regulatory barriers to services trade in 2021.
See all Country Notes ➡️ oe.cd/STRI
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LIVE NOW, the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia & Nonproliferation discuss digital economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific w/ @USCSI President @CBlissCSI, @AsiaPolicy VP @WendySCutler & @CNASdc Adjunct Senior Fellow @DavidFeith
youtu.be/I-FTYdt42KA
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1/5 This is huge news to have a group of WTO members adopt today the Services Domestic Regulation.
Great to have El Salvador join today bringing it to 67 members.
@USCSI @EUServicesForum @TheCityUK @ASR_comms and others have been working tirelessly to make it a reality.
👏The 67 WTO members participating in the negotiations on services domestic regulation adopted, today, a declaration announcing the successful conclusion of the negotiations.
Tune in to the press conference starting at 4:30, Geneva time 👉youtu.be/pXySNCb_gEI
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Very encouraging to hear from @wto ambassadors that the e-commerce negotiations are making positive progress given the importance of #digitaltrade to the #globaleconomy. #GlobalServicesSummit
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Great to hear @wto DG Okonjo-Iweala's perspectives on #ServicesTrade and its place in helping economies recover from the #COVID pandemic. Refreshing! Now enjoying DDG Angela Ellard's remarks/panel. Incredible #GlobalServicesSummit lineup. We have to keep up the services drumbeat!
WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala @USCSI's #GlobalServicesSummit: Services & digital trade are key to making progress on WTO priorities of pandemic response and post-pandemic recovery, also impt to climate change remediation and promoting inclusivity.