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Glossary · Digital Trade Diplomacy

Digital Trade Diplomacy

International engagement to negotiate rules and cooperation for cross-border digital commerce, data flows, electronic transactions and related safeguards.

Term type · Established practiceClustersTechnology & GeopoliticsTypes of Diplomacy
Context

It connects trade policy to privacy, cybersecurity, consumer rights, digital identity and interoperability.

Why it matters for foreign affairs

Ministries must coordinate trade negotiators, regulators, digital agencies and partners over enforceable commitments.

Where it appears in practice
  • The EU–Singapore Digital Trade Agreement was signed in 2025. Source
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