Cross-border e-commerce rules of 12 countries

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The TPP agreement in principle reached in October last year also included common rules for revitalizing electronic commerce within the region, known as the "Major Agreements on Electronic Commerce" (see below). This agreement includes rules such as "no tariffs on digital content," "e-commerce businesses can operate without having to set up an office or server locally," and "permission to receive cargo must be granted within 48 hours of cargo arrival," making it easier for Japanese companies to enter the global market.

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In addition, if the "Major Agreements on Electronic Commerce" requires that documents to be submitted for customs clearance related to delivery be digitized, customs procedures for overseas shipments will be made more efficient and expedited, which will also increase delivery speeds, which will be a great boost for cross-border e-commerce.



●What will happen if the United States withdraws argentina whatsapp data from the TPP?
If Trump, who advocates "America First," withdraws from the TPP, trade with the United States is expected to stagnate, and there will be no benefits from the TPP coming into effect. This will be a major blow to the Japanese economy, which has been trying to expand employment and promote Abenomics since the TPP came into effect, and it will also be a major blow to Japan's export manufacturing sector to the United States, and it is likely to be a tough situation for cross-border e-commerce.
In other words, the United States' withdrawal from the TPP means that America's protectionist nature will become stronger. After the United States leaves the TPP, there is a high possibility that it will impose tariffs on products that were previously tax-free for other countries, or that it will raise tariffs. If tariffs increase, prices will rise and purchasing rates are expected to fall, and naturally, the yen will appreciate and the dollar will depreciate.
If this happens, some kind of change in thinking and measures will be necessary regarding cross-border e-commerce with the United States.