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IJTEF 2026 Vol.17(1): 156-161
DOI: 10.18178/ijtef.2026.17.1.785

Connotation Deconstruction and Multidimensional Impact Study of Digital Trade Barriers

Lingzhao Deng, Xiaowen Gao*, Hang Chen, and Feng Wu
Lingzhao Deng , Xiaowen Gao*, Hang Chen, and Feng Wu
Faculty of Cross-Border E-Commerce, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, China
Email: denglingzhao@szpu.edu.cn (L.D.); gaoxiaowen@szpu.edu.cn (X.G.); chenhang@szpu.edu.cn (H.C.); wufeng123@szpu.edu.cn (F.W.)
*Corresponding author

Manuscript received January 2, 2026; accepted February 20, 2026; published March 18, 2026.

Abstract—The global scale of digital trade has exceeded 7 trillion US dollars. Yet digital trade barriers have gradually become a core obstacle to global economic integration. Based on the research frameworks of international organizations such as the WTO and UNCTAD, this paper first clarifies the connotation and core characteristics of digital trade barriers. It then systematically analyzes their specific manifestations in areas such as data flow, technical standards, and market access. Finally, from three dimensions—enterprise operations, the global economic structure, and international relations—the paper conducts an in-depth analysis of their far-reaching impacts, combining empirical data and typical cases. The study finds that digital trade barriers have characteristics such as strong concealment, rapid dynamic evolution, and fragmented rules. They not only lead to a surge in corporate compliance costs and hinder technological innovation. They also trigger systemic risks such as the fragmentation of the global digital market and intensified trade disputes. To address these issues, this paper proposes that an open and inclusive digital trade governance system should be built through paths such as multilateral rule coordination, mutual recognition of technical standards, and deepened regional cooperation.

 

Keywords—digital trade barriers, cross-border data flow, technical standards, global economic impact


Cite: Lingzhao Deng, Xiaowen Gao*, Hang Chen, and Feng Wu, "Connotation Deconstruction and Multidimensional Impact Study of Digital Trade Barriers," International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, vol.17, no.1, pp. 156-161, 2026.


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