by WCIT | May 23, 2013 | WCIT Blog, WCIT Policy Priorities
It’s been a few weeks now since the annual Washington Council on International Trade’s DC Fly-in, and I’m still feeling the buzz of excitement from our hugely successful visit to the nation’s capital. Or maybe that’s just the buzz from...
by WCIT | May 10, 2013 | The Importance of International Trade, Trade Data, WCIT Blog
You don’t often turn to the State of Trade blog for food advice. While we’re a fantastic repository for insightful and enjoyable trade policy analysis, our blogs usually whet your appetite for increased international competitiveness…not lunch. But thanks to Imports...
by WCIT | Apr 5, 2013 | The Importance of International Trade, WCIT Blog
If there’s one thing that you should know by this point about the State of Trade blog, it’s that we’re equal opportunity defenders of Washington’s international competitiveness. So, while we’re more than willing to share our thoughts on...
by WCIT | Apr 2, 2013 | Free Trade Agreements, The Importance of International Trade, WCIT Blog, WCIT Policy Priorities
Last month brought the news that Japan is officially seeking membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) regional free trade negotiations. While many people at the national level immediately began pondering what this means for the TPP, your friendly bloggers...
by WCIT | Apr 2, 2013 | The Importance of International Trade, WCIT Blog
Since the release of the International Competitiveness Strategy last fall, I’ve been repeating one phrase over and over again like it’s my job (it is): “If 40% of all jobs in Washington state are tied to international trade, then all of our policy...
by WCIT | Mar 29, 2013 | News, WCIT Blog
The Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) is seeking a part-time (.5 FTE) Outreach & Programs Director. This person will report to the President and lead the organization’s community outreach, membership sales & retention and events planning &...
