by Colleen Boetel | Feb 10, 2022 | Press Releases
Statement from WCIT President Lori Otto Punke on Global Trade and Tariffs Seattle, WA, February 10, 2022 – As the most trade-reliant state in the country with approximately 40% of all jobs tied to international commerce, Washington state has been impacted by a...
by Colleen Boetel | Dec 15, 2021 | WCIT Blog
This summer and fall has seen a surge in port traffic, forcing shipping delays and upended retail distribution channels and manufacturing supply chains. News coverage has been replete with stories of shipping bottlenecks and images of hundreds of container vessels...
by Colleen Boetel | Dec 3, 2021 | Press Releases
WCIT’s Trade Summit Brings Focus to Issues Shaping Regional Economy Panels on Supply Chains, US-China Trade Shed Light on Challenges and Opportunities December 2, 2021. Seattle, WA – Two critical issues that significantly impact Washington state’s tradereliant economy...
by Colleen Boetel | Nov 18, 2021 | Press Releases
November 2021 – WCIT published a report that highlights the importance of international trade for Washington state’s and Oregon’s economic growth and job creation. It emphasizes the need for policy updates to address new digital trade opportunities, supply chain...
by Colleen Boetel | Nov 16, 2021 | Publications
TL;DR: This WCIT report (Nov 2021) highlights the importance of international trade for Washington state’s and Oregon’s economic growth and job creation. It emphasizes the need for policy updates to address new digital trade opportunities, supply chain...
