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Pluralistic: Trumpismo vs minilateralism (01 Apr 2026)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://pluralistic.net/2026/04/01/minilateralism/

CCIA4d ago
The @USTradeRep has published the 2026 National Trade Estimate Report. Of particular importance was USTR’s highlighting of #digitaltrade barriers, a key U.S. strength and source of growth. CCIA submitted comments to USTR in response to its annual request to stakeholders and is pleased to see this Administration highlighting key foreign barriers in this area:
https://ccianet.org/news/2026/03/ccia-welcomes-ustr-focus-on-digital-trade-in-annual-trade-barriers-report/
Headlines AfricaMar 26
Africa: Afreximbank Launches Inaugural Accelerator Programme Cohort to Scale Africa's Digital Trade Ecosystem: [Afreximbank] African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its "Afreximbank Accelerator Programme," bringing together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the diaspora for an intensive kick-off week taking place in Cairo from 23-27 March 2026. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRjcVv #Afreximbank #DigitalTrade #Startups #Innovation #Africa
James GörgenMar 25

Co-authored w/ Carolina von der Weid & Marília Maciel: our Diplomacy.edu piece on #WTO Ministerial—digital trade crossroads.

Bridge divides w/ ICT for developing nations (Africa case), eye MC14 for liberalization/tax balance.

https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/digital-economy-at-a-crossroads-wto-ministerial-and-the-future-of-digital-trade/

#DigitalTrade

Digital economy at a crossroads: WTO Ministerial and the future of digital trade - Diplo

By Carolina von der Weid, James Görgen and Marilia Maciel. The global digital economy faces a critical turning point with the approach of the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14).

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James GörgenMar 20

Escrevo com Marília Maciel e Carolina von der Weid artigo sobre a próxima conferência ministerial da World Trade Organization (OMC) e suas implicações para a economia digital, o Brasil e o Sul Global.

https://outraspalavras.net/tecnologiaemdisputa/economia-digital-na-encruzilhada/

#digitaltrade #digitaleconomy #GlobalSouth #Brazil #Africa

Economia digital na encruzilhada | Outras Palavras

Conferência na OMC traz oportunidades. Em jogo, moratória de tributação sobre comércio eletrônico, com potencial de atingir as big techs. Renovação não contribui para debate regulatório. África apresenta proposta alternativa de governança. Surge momento de escolha para o Brasil

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CCIAMar 18
As U.S. and South Korean negotiators work to implement their new trade agreement, policymakers in Washington should be asking a simple question: is it a "net win" for the U.S. if our trade deals fail to protect our largest revenue source in Korea? Digital services are often overlooked in traditional trade circles, but the math says they’re central to our economic future and provide one-third of all revenue from Korea. Check out the latest from @econwags: https://ccianet.org/articles/why-digital-services-like-coupang-are-central-to-the-u-s-korea-trade-deal/ #DigitalTrade
CCIAMar 17
The U.S. based company @Coupang has become the biggest U.S. player in the Korean market, accounting for over one-fifth of total estimated U.S. market revenue in South Korea. As U.S. and South Korean negotiators work to implement their new trade agreement, any trade deal can't be a win without protecting U.S. digital services providers like Coupang. Full analysis here: https://ccianet.org/articles/why-digital-services-like-coupang-are-central-to-the-u-s-korea-trade-deal/ #DigitalTrade #TradePolicy
CCIAMar 16
Did you know digital services are the single largest source of U.S. commercial revenue in South Korea? Companies like @Coupang are the backbone of the U.S.-Korea trade relationship. It's time trade policy reflects this digital reality. Read more: https://ccianet.org/articles/why-digital-services-like-coupang-are-central-to-the-u-s-korea-trade-deal/ #DigitalTrade
FinvasiaMar 6

We’re pleased to see Finvasia Group’s Blockmaze featured in discussions with DMCC on advancing tokenised assets and regulated digital trade infrastructure.

This initiative reflects a shared vision of leveraging blockchain technology to unlock the potential of real-world assets and build transparent, trusted global trade systems. 🌍

Read more:
https://uaenews360.com/dmcc-and-blockmaze-discuss-collaboration-to-advance-tokenised-assets-and-regulated-digital-trade-infrastructure/

#Finvasia #Blockmaze #Tokenisation #Blockchain #DigitalTrade #Web3 #Innovation

DMCC and Blockmaze discuss collaboration to advance Tokenised Assets and Regulated Digital Trade Infrastructure - UAE News 360

Ashik Islam, special correspondent: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and Blockmaze, part of the Finvasia Group discussed opportunities in advancing…

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Yonhap Infomax NewsFeb 11
South Korea's trade minister met with a senior US trade official in Seoul to discuss progress on digital non-tariff barrier agreements and future FTA implementation plans.
#YonhapInfomax #MinistryOfTrade #USTR #DigitalTrade #NonTariffBarriers #KoreaUSFTA #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=105009
Ministry of Trade Focuses Talks with US USTR on Digital Non-Tariff Issues

South Korea's trade minister met with a senior US trade official in Seoul to discuss progress on digital non-tariff barrier agreements and future FTA implementation plans.

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