Trade

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Technology companies depend on trade commitments to reach customers around the world and to operate the supply chains that underpin cutting-edge technologies. ITI works with policymakers to open markets, reduce trade barriers, and create clear rules for how technology products, services, and data move.

ITI’s position: Opening markets and reducing barriers to trade

ITI supports trade policies that give technology companies access to markets worldwide and clear rules for doing business across borders. That includes reducing tariffs and other trade barriers, promoting digital trade, and working with governments to address rules that limit opportunities for technology exports.

1. Open markets and reduce trade barriers: ITI supports trade agreements that lower tariffs and make it easier for technology products and services to reach customers worldwide. ITI also supports clear, stable trade rules that help companies plan, invest, and manage their supply chains.
2. Promote digital trade flows: ITI advocates against requirements that force companies to store data, hardware, or other technology in a particular country as a condition of doing business there. ITI also opposes forced technology transfers and requirements to disclose source code.
3. Remove barriers to global markets: ITI works with governments to address tariffs, regulations and other requirements that unfairly restrict technology products and services or favor domestic competitors.