The Trouble with Tariffs and Three Reasons to Support the Ports
Washington has always been a leader in international trade. From our geographic position as the “Gateway to Asia” to the Washington businesses who equate trade with opportunity to the efforts of our Congressional delegations past and present, our state takes its role as a critical contributor to global commerce seriously. …
Read MoreTop Eight Reasons We Should (STILL) Join TPP
President Trump recently indicated that the United States might consider rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Rejoining the TPP is a no-brainer for Washington state. Here’s why. The TPP would remove more than 18,000 tariffs across member countries, including all tariffs on manufactured goods and most agriculture products.[1] TPP would eliminate …
Read MoreTell Your Trade Stories
Threats of an escalating trade war with China loom large, with both countries broadening the range of goods and services potentially impacted by tariffs. If there was ever a time for Washington state to stand up and lead in the national debate, it would be now. Clearly, Washington’s trading relationship …
Read MoreAccelerating Access to Opportunity
By Lori Otto Punke With all the attention on Seattle’s booming technology sector, it might be counterintuitive to say it won’t necessarily be the biggest beneficiary of our changing economy. But, while tech is certainly the driving force behind recent growth, its real impact will be a new access to …
Read MoreGrowing Washington Retailers’ Competitiveness
Kent-based outdoor apparel retailer REI is committed to protecting the great outdoors. Since 1976 REI has donated over $77 million non-profit partners who care for the environment,[1] and more recently it has established a sustainability partnership with 66 of the brands it carries.[2] Most impressively, all REI stores, distribution centers, …
Read MoreWCIT 101 on China Trade Policy Under the Trump Administration
Keep up with China trade policy changes! Check back to this living document to get the scoop on latest updates… Over the past six months the Trump Administration has announced numerous initiatives to increase understanding of what has caused the U.S. trade deficit with China and to increase the competitiveness …
Read MoreModernizing NAFTA: Strengthening Our Trade Relationship with our North American Neighbors
How do you get along with your neighbors? At WCIT we always believe in keeping good relationships with our neighbors (don’t want to miss out on the summer block parties!), which is one reason we’re so enthusiastic about NAFTA. Thanks to this agreement, the U.S. has a strong relationship with …
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