Global trade relies heavily on trust, and the Internet amplifies trust challenges due to distance, anonymity, and the vast scale of interactions. To address these challenges, APEC economies should focus on developing socio-technical solutions, like digital IDs and content provenance tools, to improve trust in the digital environment and ensure the safety and security of the digital economy.

Opportunities for APEC To Build Trust in the Digital Economy

Ensuring the uninhibited flow of information, data, and ICT services across borders is vital both to realizing a robust global economy and healthy national economies.

Testimony Before the ITC on Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies

Nigel Cory gave a presentation at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital Trade Policy Dialogue in Puetro Varas, Chile.

Digital Trade Policy Dialogue: Latin America

Daniel Castro speaks about how Web 3.0 and digital assets will impact global trade and investment at the Coalition of Service Industry's Global Services Summit.

How Web 3.0 and Digital Assets Will Impact Global Trade and Investment

It is imperative that the United States do more to identify, analyze, and respond to the growing number of countries which are enacting unfair and discriminatory policies that target U.S. ICT firms. The U.S.’s position as a world leader in many high-tech sectors will be undermined if these modern trade barriers continue to spread.

Testimony Before the United States International Trade Commission on Global Digital Trade

The foundation of the global digital economy is showing cracks. Countries that support an open, rules-based global trading system need to agree on a common framework.

Principles and Policies for “Data Free Flow With Trust”

Principles and Policies for "Data Free Flow With Trust"

Daniel Castro spoke on a panel at the seventh China U.S. Internet Industry Forum in Washington D.C.

How Governments Can Leverage the Internet to Improve Services for Citizens

Nigel Cory gave a presentation at a Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) senior officials meeting in Puetro Varas, Chile.

Fostering an Enabling Policy Environment for Data-Utilizing Businesses: AI, Payments, Encryption, and Accounting/tax Services

Policies designed to increase consumer trust in technology would likely weaken the U.S. digital ecosystem and lower consumer welfare, Alan McQuinn and Daniel Castro write for the Washington Examiner.

More Privacy Regulations Don’t Spur More Innovation

More Privacy Regulations Don't Spur More Innovation

Daniel Castro speaks on a panel at the Digital Trade Policy Dialogue. This panel was part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC's) 

Daniel Castro speaks on a panel at the Digital Trade Policy Dialogue. This panel was part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC's) Third Senior Officials’ Meetings (SOM 3) in Lima, Peru.

How to Improve Trust in the Digital Economy

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Opportunities for APEC To Build Trust in the Digital Economy

Testimony Before the ITC on Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies

Digital Trade Policy Dialogue: Latin America