EU and U.S. advance a digital trade framework for SMEs

United States · European Union · Feb 2, 2026 · Trade Desk

EU and U.S. advance a digital trade framework for SMEs

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Simplified e-invoicing and mutual recognition of digital documents would cut paperwork for cross-border sellers.

A pilot covering electronic certificates of origin and digitally signed commercial invoices is expected to open to small exporters later in the year.

For platform groups trading with the EU, digital documents mean faster verification and fewer rejected uploads.

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