The administration should limit the transfer of U.S. citizens’ data to nations that limit the transfer of their citizens’ data.

To Do: Impose Reciprocal Measures on Countries that Limit Data Transfers

Congress should amend and the administration should use Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to target digital trade issues.

To Do: Update Section 301 of the Trade Act for the Digital Economy

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

Congress should amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow authorities to impose mirror taxes on countries imposing Digital Service Taxes on U.S. firms.

To Do: Impose Mirror Taxes on Countries With Digital Service Taxes

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

The State Department should promote America’s pro-innovation approach to digital policy globally.

To Do: Promote Pro-Innovation Digital Policy

Congress should allocate funds for the departments of State and Commerce to educate developing nations on digital regulation and its repercussions.

To Do: Educate Developing Nations on Digital Regulation

ITIF filed comments with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the administration’s investigation into the performance of America’s trade agreements and the policies of its trading partners.

Comments to U.S. Trade Representative Regarding Violations and Abuses of Agreements

ITIF submitted comments to the United Kingdom’s Subcommittee on International Agreement for its investigation into UK-U.S. trade negotiations.

To Do: Apply ICT Service Reviews to EU Firms

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Testimony to the US House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee: Protecting American Innovation by Establishing and Enforcing Strong Digital Trade Rules

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To Do: Impose Reciprocal Measures on Countries that Limit Data Transfers

To Do: Update Section 301 of the Trade Act for the Digital Economy

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