Joseph Whitlock

Director, Policy

Joseph Whitlock serves as Director, Policy. Based in DC, Whitlock develops and implements strategies that advance BSA’s international trade policy goals and objectives. He also works on patent policy matters.

Posts by Joseph Whitlock

US-UK Consultations Must Not Neglect Digital Trade

Jan 29, 2019 in Cloud Computing, Data, Global Markets

At the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) today, I testified on the need to include strong digital trade provisions in a United States-United Kingdom agreement. The hearing was focused on the negotiating objectives for the proposed agreement. Software powers our economy. Software contributes over $1.14 trillion to US value-added GDP and over 10 … Read More >>

Rules on Digital Trade Can Enhance the US-EU Trading Relationship

Dec 14, 2018 in Data, Global Markets

Today, I testified before the US Trade Representative (USTR) on the need to include strong digital trade provisions in a US-EU trade agreement. The hearing examined US industry priorities to help inform the objectives for the upcoming trade negotiations. The United States and the European Union share an impressive $1 trillion trading relationship and make up nearly … Read More >>

US-Japan Negotiations Should Prioritize Digital Trade

Dec 10, 2018 in Cloud Computing, Data, Global Markets, Industry

At the US International Trade Commission today, I testified on the need to include strong digital trade provisions among the early achievements in a US-Japan trade agreement before the US Trade Representative (USTR). The hearing examined US industry priorities to help inform the objectives for the upcoming trade negotiations. As the first and third largest … Read More >>

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