by WCIT | Oct 26, 2016 | Other, WCIT Blog
This presidential election, trade is one hot topic. If you’ve eyed a newspaper or logged into a news app, chances are you’ve been inundated with negative (and incorrect) rhetoric about free trade agreements of past and present. As Clinton and Trump wrapped up...
by WCIT | Jul 26, 2016 | WCIT Blog
In his recent Huffington Post piece, economist Dean Baker presents several arguments against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). A recent data-driven analysis conducted by WCIT and the Association of Washington Business shatters these claims by calculating this...
by WCIT | Jul 20, 2016 | WCIT Blog
“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...
by WCIT | Jul 18, 2016 | WCIT Blog
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...
by WCIT | Mar 24, 2016 | WCIT Blog
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...
by WCIT | Feb 24, 2016 | WCIT Blog
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...
