Wins for Washington: A Fireside Chat with Secretary Jewell About TPP
“With the TPP’s environmental and labor protections, we have the opportunity to lift the world up.” – Secretary Jewell When we invited U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, to speak at our annual summer luncheon, we knew we were in for a treat. What we didn’t expect was to …
Read MoreNew Study! 6 Ways TPP Benefits Washington State
Washington state is more than its picturesque coastlines and rolling hills and incredible summers. Our state is also a booming economic center! Its prime location, world-class ports, and flourishing businesses make it a wonderful place to live and do business. And with 40% of all jobs connected to trade, this …
Read MoreGuest Post from US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker: “Creating Washington State Jobs Through Trade”
As Secretary of Commerce, my job is to work to create the conditions for American businesses and workers to keep their competitive edge in the 21st century economy. American businesses face a world that is more competitive than ever. With modern technology and communications and with greater ease of transportation, …
Read MoreWhat’s in the TTIP – Pizza, Pasta and More Export to Europe!
Hi fellow trade nerds, my name is Lara Giannelli and I am the new intern at WCIT! And yes – you guessed it, I am Italian! While I know everyone is talking about the TPP, today I’m reporting on the other big trade agreement being negotiated between the U.S. and …
Read MoreRaising a Toast to the EXIM Bank
What does WCIT do to celebrate the reauthorization of the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank? Eat sausages and drink craft beer of course! This week we partied at Hilliard’s Brewery with dozens of local businesses who utilize the EXIM Bank’s programs for a very special reason: the EXIM Bank Chairman Fred Hochberg, …
Read MoreLet’s Celebrate TPP Signing Day!
Today, February 4, is an exciting day for those of us who care about Washington state’s global competitiveness; today is the day that officials from all twelve countries that are part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership will meet in New Zealand to officially sign the historic trade deal! This doesn’t mean …
Read MoreSharing Stories at the WCIT Summer Luncheon
Your trade stories matter. If there was one take-away lesson from WCIT’s Summer Luncheon earlier this month, that was it. U.S. Representative DelBene and a panel of DC trade policy experts discussed an array of trade policy topics, from failure of Congress to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank to status of …
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