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
This is our annual gathering in Washington, DC for WCIT members to advocate for trade policy with the Administration and Congress and to meet with trade policy experts. September 14,
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 Joins Coalition to Urge USMCA Extension
WCIT has co-signed a coalition letter led by PNWER urging U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to approve an USMCA extension during the July 1, 2026 Joint Review. The letter — backed by 35+ organizations across the Pacific Northwest and Canada — cites over $30.5 billion in annual regional exports, 647,700 jobs, and the critical role of North American supply chains in U.S. national security and long-term economic competitiveness.
Recap of 2026 WCIT Trade Summit
The 2026 WCIT Trade Summit brought together business executives, port commissioners, members of Congress, and policy experts for a single-day assessment of the current trade environment and its implications for the Northwest. Across nine sessions, five themes emerged as priorities for the region’s businesses, policymakers, and trade advocates.
The Growing Importance of Digital Trade for Washington
Airplanes and agriculture may be the first Washington exports that come to mind, but services — and digitally enabled services in particular — are becoming ever more important. In 2024, Washington exported $37 billion in services, an increase of more than $10 billion (40%) since 2015.
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