The Application and Influence of E-commerce in International Trade -- Taking Amazon as an Example

With the advancement of globalization and the rapid development of Internet technology, e-commerce plays an increasingly important role in international trade. Being one of the biggest online retailers in the world, Amazon's use and impact in global trade have garnered a lot of attention. This study primarily employs a methodology that integrates literature analysis with case analysis. First, by reading pertinent literature, one can gain an understanding of Amazon's use in international trade, including its big data and cloud computing technologies, worldwide supply chain network, diverse payment options, and cross-border e-commerce platform. Secondly, through the analysis of Amazon's application cases in international trade, such as: KIVA orange robot operation, the impact and role of e-commerce in international trade are deeply discussed. The study presented in this paper demonstrates that e-commerce is being used more and more in international trade, and that Amazon, one of the biggest e-commerce platforms globally, is having a major impact on this field of commerce. E-commerce plays a significant role in promoting trade facilitation, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and supporting the growth of medium-sized and small businesses in international trade. However, the digital divide and security issues remain as bottlenecks in the application and development of e-commerce in international trade. Therefore, it is crucial to strengthen the formulation and implementation of relevant policies and measures to promote the application and development of e-commerce in international trade.