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What was the decision made by the WTO-MC in 1998 regarding customs duty on electronic transmission?
What was the decision made by the WTO-MC in 1998 regarding customs duty on electronic transmission?
Imposition of customs duty on electronic transmission was prohibited.
Which countries have been leading the charge against the moratorium on customs duty on electronic transmission?
Which countries have been leading the charge against the moratorium on customs duty on electronic transmission?
India, China, and others.
What was the estimated loss in tariff income for poor countries between 2017 and 2020 due to the moratorium?
What was the estimated loss in tariff income for poor countries between 2017 and 2020 due to the moratorium?
USD 50 billion on 49 digital import items.
Why do developed countries want the moratorium on customs duty on electronic transmission to continue?
Why do developed countries want the moratorium on customs duty on electronic transmission to continue?
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What was the estimated loss for India between 2011 and 2017 due to the moratorium, according to Banga (2019)?
What was the estimated loss for India between 2011 and 2017 due to the moratorium, according to Banga (2019)?
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What was the outcome of the discussion on the moratorium at the MC12 meeting?
What was the outcome of the discussion on the moratorium at the MC12 meeting?
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What is the main argument made by developing countries against the moratorium?
What is the main argument made by developing countries against the moratorium?
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When did the issue of the moratorium on customs duty on electronic transmission first come up for discussion at the WTO?
When did the issue of the moratorium on customs duty on electronic transmission first come up for discussion at the WTO?
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What is the estimated annual loss in customs duty revenue for India due to the moratorium, according to Banga (2019)?
What is the estimated annual loss in customs duty revenue for India due to the moratorium, according to Banga (2019)?
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What is the reason behind the criticism of the moratorium by developing countries?
What is the reason behind the criticism of the moratorium by developing countries?
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