Last week, a member of eBay, Inc.’s Public Policy Lab traveled to Mexico City to present eBay Inc.’s Commerce 3.0 message at the 3rd Conference of the Latin America Network for Research in Services (REDLAS). In Latin America, the services sector accounts for more than half of the economies and employment in Latin America, and while its share in international trade is growing, policymakers are looking for new opportunities to internationalize these services.
Last week, the Agricultural Retailers Association (AGA) released a press statement expressing the group’s concern with the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act. The AGA represents agricultural retailers and distributors all across the United States, many of whom are small and medium size businesses that sell their products online.
This week, Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee visited eBay Inc.
Last week in a blog post, the Computers & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), an organization for a wide range of companies in the computer, Internet, information technology, and telecommunications industries, applauded Chairman Goodlatte for convening the hearing to explore alternatives to the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act.
Earlier this week, the Business Roundtable released a poll that showed the vast majority – more than 80 percent of Americans – support the United States negotiating trade agreements to expand market access for U.S.
In response to the hearing "Exploring Alternative Solutions on the Internet Sales Tax Issue" held by the House Judiciary Committee this morning, Richard Nash, eBay Inc.’s Head of Government Relations for the Americas, made the following statement: