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The Evolution of Digital Trade Law: Insights from TAPED

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  • Burri, Mira
  • Vásquez Callo-Müller, María
  • Kugler, Kholofelo

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This article discusses and contextualizes the very recent advancements in digital trade regulation based on the insights provided by the Trade Agreement Provisions on Electronic-commerce and Data (TAPED) dataset. Within the time frame of January 2020 to November 2023 that we analyze, digital trade negotiations have increased in preferential trade agreements (PTAs) significantly, and there has been a sharp rise in the negotiation of new types of treaties, known as ‘Digital Economy Agreements’. Beyond the critical advances in substantive rulemaking, we observe non-traditional actors stepping into the gap left by the shifting interest of traditional rulemakers to craft rules that best fit their policy priorities. Additionally, we see a broadening of topics beyond conventional digital trade matters, underscored by commitments of limited legal enforceability. The TAPED dataset has been updated to reflect these recent developments, emphasizing the importance of regular reviews to stay current and accurately inform research and policymaking in the area of digital trade regulation.

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  • Burri, Mira & Vásquez Callo-Müller, María & Kugler, Kholofelo, 2024. "The Evolution of Digital Trade Law: Insights from TAPED," World Trade Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 23(2), pages 190-207, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:wotrrv:v:23:y:2024:i:2:p:190-207_4
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