Senator Shaheen Opposes Internet Sales Taxes

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released a press statement this week reiterating her opposition to the Internet sales tax legislation currently pending in Congress.
Small Business Owner Speaks out Against Marketplace Fairness Act

This week, small business owner, Stacy Strawn of Silver Gallery in Waynesboro, Virginia, penned an op-ed expressing her opposition to the Internet sales tax proposal currently pending in Congress.
eBay Inc. Particpates in Ministerial Conference on Cross Border Trade

This week, eBay Inc. participated in a ministerial conference on Cross Border Trade organized by the French Ministry of Economy and Digital Affairs. More than 280 people attended the conference, including French SMEs interested in exporting, representatives of French administrations, and digital trade association representatives.
eBay Research Supports Dalberg Report on Economic Impact of Internet Openness

A March 2014 report by the consultancy firm Dalberg is a first attempt to better understand the economic impact of Internet openness.
eBay Inc. Participates in OECD International Business Dialogue Event

This week, representatives from eBay Inc.’s Public Policy Lab joined regulatory experts from academia, the private and public sector, and organizations to discuss better trade regulation at the OECD’s International Business Dialogue in Paris.
Choice in eCommerce Founder Speaks out on Platform Bans

Last week, Oliver Prothmann, founder of Choice in eCommerce, wrote a blog post explaining the impact of platform bans on eCommerce.
eBay Inc. Participates in US-ASEAN Business Council’s Annual Business Mission to the ASEAN Finance Minister’s Meeting

Last week, representatives from eBay Inc. Southeast Asia Government Relations participated in the ASEAN Finance Minister’s Meeting (AFMM) as part of the US-ASEAN Business Council delegation.
UK Minister Francis Maude Visits eBay Inc.

On April 8, UK Minister for the Cabinet Office, Rt Hon Francis Maude MP, and a delegation of UK Government officials joined PayPal President, David Marcus, and key eBay Inc. representatives to discuss a range of issues, including PayPal’s position as an innovative, world class technology company, a global leader in mobile payments, and a leader managing risk and fraud.
Internet-enabled Small Business Speaks Out Against Internet Sales Tax Proposal

Marc Ducey, a small business owner in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, published a letter to the Sentinel & Enterprise editor expressing his opposition to the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act.
eBay on 21st Century Trade Policy Wisdom

The World Trade Organization (WTO) must continue challenging traditional thinking in trade facilitation. That is the message you get when combining the conclusions of a WTO working paper with this week’s presentation by Hanne Melin of eBay’s Public Policy Lab in Geneva.