eBay Launches VAT Grassroots Campaign in Europe

This week eBay launched a pan-European petition to give customers a voice in the current discussion to change the EU Value Added Tax (VAT) system.
eBay Korea GR Team Co-hosts Program with AMCHAM

This week the eBay Korea team co-hosted a career mentoring program at Ajou University in Korea in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM). Head of eBay GR for Korea O Eun Lee delivered the opening remarks for this “Innovation Camp” which was attended by more than 150 young entrepreneurs.
eBay Participates in Asia Foundation Conference on Digital Transformation

Alan Elias of eBay’s Public Policy Lab appeared on a panel focused on online platforms and blockchain solutions as part of conference sponsored by The Asia Foundation and the World Bank.
Early Polling for 2020 Democratic Nominee and Last Push in Alabama Senate GOP Special Election

Believe it or not, two 2020 presidential stories came to the forefront since our last report.
The DC Government Relations Team Volunteers for Worthy Cause

Last Friday the Washington, DC eBay Government Relations team joined Community Forklift for a day of volunteering. Community Forklift is a nonprofit reuse center for home improvement supplies.
Net Neutrality Update

Earlier this year, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced plans to reverse existing net neutrality protections established by his predecessor.
Alabama GOP Runoff Polling and Governor Announcements in AL & HI

Several new Alabama Senate Republican run-off polls were released in the past few days, all of them bringing bad news for appointed Sen. Luther Strange as the campaign gets closer to the September 26th run-off election date.
eBay Seller Testifies In Front Of Joint Economic Committee

Today eBay Seller and Small Business Ambassador Nick Quade testified in front of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC). The Committee held a hearing entitled Dynamic Gains From Free Digital Trade to explore the importance of free digital trade as a factor in US economic growth.
eBay CEO Devin Wenig Visits Washington DC To Discuss Policies Impacting eBay Customers

eBay CEO Devin Wenig discussed eBay’s role as a technology partner for small businesses across the US with key officials in the Administration and on Capitol Hill.
eBay World Elephant Day Auction A Success

In support of World Elephant Day and the U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance (USWTA) earlier this month, eBay offered customers a variety of options to support this important initiative.