House Panel to Bring up Internet Sales Tax Issue – Again

On July 24, 2012, the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on whether states should require online retailers to collect sales tax.
Uruguayan Delegation Visits eBay Inc. Offices in San Jose

At the end of June, an Uruguayan delegation visited eBay Inc. in San Jose. The group of nearly 70 public and private sector leaders from Uruguayan government agencies, technology companies and universities were in California visiting various Silicon Valley companies, startups and VC firms.
eBay appointed to the Retail Council of Australia

Last week, Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury announced the appointment of eBay Inc. Australia Vice President Deborah Sharkey to the Retail Council of Australia.
Why trade facilitation matters – eBay presents at WTO

On July 10, eBay opened a two-day World Trade Organisation symposium in Geneva. Together with Imperial Logistics and COMESA, Hanne Melin addressed a full auditorium, most of the 155 WTO members represented, on the topic “Why trade facilitation is important”.
Legislative Alert: Legislation Attempts to Impose New Internet Sales Tax Burdens on Small Businesses. Call Your Senators Today!

On Tuesday, the Senate agreed to begin debating a small business tax bill (S.2237) that some say could boost job creation. Unfortunately, Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) have expressed plans to offer an Internet Sales Tax amendment. If you oppose this Internet Sales Tax scheme that would make it harder for small business retailers to use the Internet and raise prices on consumers, contact your Senators and let them know what you think.
In the Tool-Box: Online Marketplaces for European Integration

Two years ago, Member of European Parliament (MEP) Pablo Arias Echeverría called on the European Commission to “act swiftly” to remove barriers to cross-border ecommerce and asked for a report on progress in 2012. Recently, the Commission has responded to MEP Arias Echeverría’s request.
eBay Participates in European Small Business Alliance Event on Micro-Business

Last week, eBay Inc. participated in an event sponsored by the European Small Business Alliance (ESBA), which focused on the ways in which small and medium-sized enterprises have been the backbone of job creation for Europe in the last few years.
Mobile First! New EU Rules for the Smart Phone Generation

Just in time for summer vacations, the EU has made it cheaper for individuals to go mobile while traveling in Europe.
eBay Inc. and PostNL Host Discussion on Parcel Delivery and Cross-Border Trade

On 27 July, eBay Inc. and PostNL, a Dutch postal & logistics company, co-sponsored a breakfast debate on parcel delivery and cross-border e-commerce in the EU.
Technology for Sustainable Commerce – an EU context (Part 1)

The European Commission has just adopted a new European Consumer Agenda for 2014 - 2020, recognising the power of consumers to drive forward the European economy by making informed choices that reward competition and support the goal of sustainable and resource-efficient growth.