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Trade = Jobs
for workers, farmers, and communities.
Policy
Understand the most critical issues defining today’s’ trade landscape.
MEMBERS
Meet our diverse membership of Northwest manufacturers, farmers, retailers, service providers, and non-profits.
NEWS
See the latest WCIT announcements, statements, reports, opinions and articles on the intersection of trade and the Northwest.
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Northwest Trade Dashboard
WCIT provides its Northwest Trade Dashboard to provide a comprehensive view of the region’s international trade data – showing its impact on the economy and jobs and helping see trends develop. The dashboard covers quarterly data on:
- The volume of international trade by Congressional district
- Top exports
- Volume at all of the ports with exports*
- Top countries for imports and exports
- The number of jobs related to international trade
- The total imports and exports
- And more.
Latest Publications and News
How the Proposed Trump Administration Tariffs Likely Will Impact Washington State’s Economy
“Canada, Mexico, and China are the Northwest’s top trading partners, and 40% of the jobs in Washington state are tied to trade. Tariffs will decrease Washington state’s robust exporting economy and raise prices at the grocery store. Instead, we need to establish more...
Tariffs will Harm the Northwest’s Economy
This week, President-elect Trump once-again promised to impose significant tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China on the day he takes office. While tariffs are often cited as solutions to problems, such as job losses, history has a long track record of...
WCIT Advocates for Trade in D.C.
WCIT members advocated for a robust trade ecosystem during its annual D.C. Fly-In. The Fly-In brings together businesses of all sizes, agricultural producers, manufacturers, exporters, ports, and various stakeholders, all of whom play pivotal roles in international...
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