Australians Oppose Proposed New Tax On Overseas Online Shopping

One in two Australians connect with sellers via eBay’s marketplace. As such, as part of eBay’s opposition to the Treasury Laws Amendment (GST Low Value Goods) Bill 2017 and its unintended consequences, eBay commissioned JWS Research to conduct a public opinion poll of 1000 Australians’ views regarding the Bill from 30 March-5 April 2017.
Bringing Digital Transformation to Sevillan Entrepreneurs with eBay’s Ecommerce Guide

Last week at the Sevilla Chamber of Commerce, eBay continued its Spanish regional tour, in partnership with key institutions, to present its how-to guide for small and medium businesses (SMBs) who want to start selling online.
2018 Governor's Races in the Spotlight and House Special Elections Underway

Key Missouri former elected officials, including ex-US Senator John Danforth (R) and Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder (R), signed an open letter to Attorney General Josh Hawley (R) encouraging him to challenge Sen. Claire McCaskill (D) next year.
eBay AU Lodges Submission To AU Senate Over GST

On 10 April, eBay lodged a submission to the Australian Senate’s Inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (GST Low Value Goods) Bill 2017.
eBay GR Joins AmCham AU For Canberra Doorknock

Each year the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) runs a number of successful political delegations on issues core to the success of US businesses in the Australasian region and bilaterally in both Australia and the US.
AU Shadow Trade Minister, AmCham & eBay Promote Trade

Earlier this week eBay hosted a board room event with the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) in eBay’s Sydney offices where the Hon Jason Clare MP, Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment addressed a group of high profile CEOs and industry to discuss trade and delivered an official speech entitled “Wayne the Welder and the Politics of Trade: A Cautionary Tale”.
O'Rourke to Challenge Cruz and Special Elections are Underway

U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-El Paso) announced at the end of last week that he will challenge Sen. Ted Cruz (R) next year.
USITC
eBay’s Brian Bieron Testifies at USITC Public Hearing on Global Digital Trade

Today, Brian Bieron, eBay’s Executive Director, Global Public Policy, testified at a United States International Trade Commission (USITC) public hearing focused on global digital trade.
ICTSD
eBay Participates in ICTSD Conference on Regulatory Coherence and Cross-Border Trade

This week, Hanne Melin, eBay Director of Global Public Policy, participated in a conference organized by the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) titled, “Regulatory coherence and the multilateral trade system: Lessons from RTAs and options to promote convergence”.
Mitt Romney for Senate? and VA Democrats Divided on Governor

Freshman Indiana Rep. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City/Ft. Wayne) firmly closed the door on making a Senate run next year.