Internet Association Supports TPP
The Internet Association supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which will recognize the Internet as an “essential American export,” the organization said in a statement (here). “Historically, pro-Internet policies have been absent from trade agreements, which is why the TPP is an…
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important step forward for the Internet sector that accounts for 6 percent of the GDP and nearly 3 million American jobs,” Internet Association CEO Michael Beckerman said in the statement. “The TPP promotes a more inclusive trade economy by supporting the ability of small businesses to use the Internet to serve customers and users in key markets.” The organization is working with U.S. trade officials and Congress to ensure future trade negotiations build upon TPP’s digital framework and “reflect the priorities of all stakeholders, including a rapidly growing Internet sector."