Policy Issues

eBay supports policies that enable small ecommerce businesses to compete and thrive, creating economic opportunity for Americans around the country.

Issues

A Trusted Marketplace

eBay is deeply committed to maintaining a secure, fair, and transparent environment for millions of buyers and sellers. By combining advanced AI-driven screening, expert physical verification, and proactive partnerships with law enforcement and global regulators, we ensure our marketplace remains a safe space for commerce.

Driving Small Business Success

Behind eBay’s billions of listings are hundreds of thousands of UK small businesses and entrepreneurs in every UK postcode who use our marketplace to grow their business and reach new overseas markets.

Exporting to the World

Whether helping a high street storefront break into ecommerce or serving as the primary platform for a digital startup, we empower independent merchants to build sustainable ventures that drive real economic prosperity across both urban and rural communities.

Good Growth

For over 30 years, eBay has empowered millions of consumers and businesses to give products a second life, driving the transition to a circular economy and reducing waste.

Driving Small Business Success

Behind the 2 billion listings live on eBay at any given moment are millions of U.S. small businesses and entrepreneurs that rely on the online marketplace to reach customers across the nation and around the world.

Ensuring Small Businesses Benefit from the AI Revolution

eBay is innovating to level the playing field for small businesses.

Empowering Small Business Trade

eBay advocates for policies that provide American small businesses access to global markets, so they can grow and thrive.

Promoting Recommerce

eBay is a proud leader in promoting the circular economy.

Protecting Buyers and Sellers

eBay has invested billions of dollars in technology and programs to create a safe and reliable service for users.

Safeguarding Consumer Privacy

eBay is dedicated to adhering to the highest data privacy standards.

Preventing Counterfeits and Other Illicit Items

Counterfeit trade is a widespread problem, costing the economy more than $500 billion each year, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce website.

Fighting Organized Retail Crime

eBay collaborates with retailers and law enforcement agencies across the country to disrupt and prevent organized retail crime.

Keeping the U.S. Postal Service Affordable and Accessible

eBay supports policies that ensure small businesses — including those in rural areas — have continued access to Postal Service and the services it provides.