Yaoundé, March 27, 2026 (AFP) - E-commerce in the crosshairs at WTO in digital taxes battle

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2026-03-27

The future of digital taxes is dividing countries at the World Trade Organization, with the moratorium that has prohibited customs duties on electronic transmissions since 1998 front and centre in the debate. The moratorium is highly important for developed countries -- notably for the United States, which is calling for it to be made permanent rather than kept under regular review. So far, only India has openly voiced disagreement with renewing......

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