Triple Threat to Ecommerce: Reciprocal Tariffs and De Minimis Changes Create Existential Crisis for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
April 10, 2025
The EIA is issuing an urgent warning to American policymakers. The recent flurry of Executive Orders concerning reciprocal tariffs and low-value imports, particularly those originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), represent a triple threat to the viability of countless U.S.-based small and mid-sized e-commerce companies. …
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Two Executive Orders, One Big Question Mark for Ecommerce Companies
April 3, 2025
The EIA is closely monitoring recent developments out of the White House, specifically the two Executive Orders issued on April 2, 2025, that will undoubtedly have ramifications for the ecommerce sector. We believe it's crucial for our members and the wider industry to understand the potential impacts of these presidential actions.…
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State Attorneys General Push Back Against Landmark Ruling on FCC’s 1:1 Consent Rule
March 27, 2025
The Ecommerce Innovation Alliance continues to monitor developments following the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals' recent decision to overturn key components of the FCC's 2023 Order, including the controversial "one-to-one consent" rule governing robocalls and robotexts. As previously reported, this ruling was a significant win for businesses utilizing lawful means to obtain consumer consent for telemarketing.…
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EIA Stands Strong for American Businesses & Consumers in Comments on Proposed Tariff Rulemaking
March 25, 2025
The EIA has filed comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection concerning trade and national security actions and low-value shipments. The EIA defends the crucial role of the de minimis exemption and cautions against proposals that would inflict harm on small businesses and consumers.…
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EIA Testifies About Concerns Over Proposed Text Messaging Regulations in Oregon
March 17, 2025
David Carter, President and CEO of the Ecommerce Innovation Alliance (EIA), recently testified before the Oregon House Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection regarding House Bill 3865. The EIA expressed several concerns about the potential unintended consequences of the bill, which aims to update telemarketing laws to include text messages. …
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The FCC Accepts EIA’s Petition and Requests Public Comments
Ecommerce Innovation Alliance
March 12, 2025
The Ecommerce Innovation Alliance (EIA) and other petitioners filed a petition for declaratory ruling with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to address an alarming surge in frivolous litigation exploiting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The FCC has quickly acknowledged the importance of EIA’s petition, issuing an order on March 11, 2025 inviting public comment on the serious issues raised by EIA.…
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