We’re Happy the President Mentioned Trade in the SOTU…But There’s Much More to be Done
Back in DC, the night of the State of the Union is sort of like “Wonk Super Bowl.” There are viewing parties, after parties and all sort of pre- and post-analysis. In this analogy, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ post-speech response is sort of like Michael Strahan’s breakdown of Russell Wilson’s …
Read MoreState of Trade’s Top Ten for 2013
It’s that most special time of year, loyal State of Trade readers…just like the “restaurant wars” episode of Top Chef every season or the Nordstrom men’s sale, this is something you’ve been anticipating hotly and counting down the days until you see it. And finally your long 12 month wait …
Read MoreWCIT 2013 Year in Review and Note of Thanks
The holiday season is a nostalgic time for a lot of us: memories of family traditions, visions of sugar plum fairies, nonstop Warm 106.9 FM on the car radio…it’s easy to get emotional. So, maybe you’ll forgive me a little extra holiday emotion when I say “Holy $@!#@, WCIT has …
Read MoreThe Washington Trade Conference May Be Over, But Advocacy on Top Trade Policy Issues Is Just Gearing Up
Or to clarify the title of this blog post, the Washington Trade Conference is definitely over. It took place on Monday, although we here at WCIT are only now coming down from our post-event high (and recovering from post-event exhaustion!). We were overjoyed with the incredible speakers and panelists, the …
Read MoreShipping drop doesn’t daunt business; in fact, it sparks more – Business Examiner, 9/13
Read MorePop-Quiz, Hotshot: Guess One of Washington’s Fast-growing Ports
One of Washington’s ports has the largest cold storage facility north of L.A. It’s also the largest exporter of soybean meal on the West coast, and is one of the fastest growing automobile exporters in the country. C’mon, State of Trade loyal readers, you know your trade stats…impress me with …
Read MoreWashington Trade Policy News Round-up: Clean Energy & Whistleblowers
The State of Trade blog may seem like a relaxed, informal space for trade policy talk, but we’re actually a stickler for message discipline. We only usually blog about one of WCIT’s 2013 Policy Priorities, and the impact that those policies have on Washington’s international competitiveness. However, every once in …
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