June 11, 2026
The moratorium bars duties on digital transmissions like streaming and downloads
Four days of talks broke up on Monday with Brazil and Turkey blocking a bid to extend the WTO's e-commerce moratorium
They claim the port charges have been increased for foreign operators’ “convenience”
The organisation’s chief urges the US to lower tariffs to support Bangladesh’s exports
The digital payment system will be rolled out to all customs houses across the country from Jul 7
The FT adds that the European Union has been pushing for a jointly agreed framework text for the talks but the two sides remain too far apart