SIIA - Software & Information Industry Association
04/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/15/2024 12:19
Joint Association Memo on 2024 NTE Digital Trade Barriers Response
Joint Association Memo on 2024 NTE Digital Trade Barriers Response
SIIA joins 11 other associations and organizations in preparing a memorandum expressing concerns regarding the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) 2024 National Trade Estimate Report. They highlight USTR's significant reduction in coverage of digital trade barriers, which contradicts its statutory authority and Congressional intent. The signatories stress the importance of digital trade across all sectors of the U.S. economy and urge Congress to compel USTR to reverse its decision and fulfill its duty to safeguard American interests in digital trade, which supports millions of jobs. They emphasize the need for the U.S. to reclaim its leadership role in shaping global trade rules to benefit American workers and businesses, align with national priorities and values, and address regulatory overreach. The memorandum underscores that digital trade is a bipartisan priority for Congress and calls USTR's neglect of digital trade barriers a policy failure that requires immediate correction by Congress.