As the global economy becomes increasingly digitized, the World Trade Organization (WTO) stands at a pivotal juncture. Since 1998, a temporary moratorium has prevented members from imposing customs duties on “electronic transmissions” – the invisible flows of data, software, and digital media that underpin modern commerce. However, as of March 2026, this decades-old truce is nearing its most significant expiration date yet. With the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) currently underway in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the international trade community is bracing for
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