WCIT
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.
Featured Event
WCIT 2026 DC Fly-In
WCIT 2026 DC Fly-In
WCIT's annual gathering in Washington, D.C. for members to advocate directly with Congress and the Administration on trade policy. September 14–16, 2026.
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
WCIT Statement on Escalating U.S.–Canada Trade War
WCIT President Lori Otto Punke responds to the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations and 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian goods, urging the administration to return to the negotiating table.
Washington State and the World: How Trade Shapes the State’s Economy
International trade supports over 1 million Washington jobs. A look at what the state exports and imports, who it trades with, what tariffs now cost, and the risks ahead.
WCIT Statement on New Section 301 Tariffs
WCIT responded to the Trump Administration’s July 23 decision to impose new tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on imports from 60 U.S. trading partners, citing their failure to impose or effectively enforce prohibitions on goods made with forced labor.
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Interested in International Trade? Are you an employee of a WCIT member?
Either way, you can sign up to receive our WCIT trade news and resources. If your company/organization is a WCIT member, you will be automatically added to our member-only communications, such as our biweekly Must Reads trade news recap.
If you are interested in membership, please visit our Membership page.