India’s “Transformative Moment” – Modi, the Economy & Aerospace
The landslide election victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected widespread discontent with India’s flagging economic performance and shrinking job opportunities. The new government has pledged more “business friendly” policies, raising optimistic expectations for economic policy liberalization, market reform, and investment trends.
Read MoreWCIT Trade Policy Luncheon with USTR Michael Froman
The Washington Council on International Trade is honored to host Ambassador Michael Froman, United States Trade Representative at a special luncheon on Tuesday August 12, 2014. As the U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Froman oversees all of the country’s trade policy engagement, from major trade negotiations such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the …
Read More2014 WASHINGTON TRADE CONFERENCE
WCIT 2014 Washington Trade Conference Each November, over 300 business, government and community leaders convene for the Washington Trade Conference – the only trade policy-focused conference in the state. Through a half day of panels and keynotes, conference attendees learn about major trade policy issues impacting Washington state and identify key strategies to address those …
Read MoreWCIT Summer Luncheon
The WCIT Summer Trade Luncheon was an opportunity for high-level business leaders from across Washington state to gather for an update on federal trade policy achievements in the first six months of the year, and to look ahead to the next six months. Close to 150 attendees gathered to hear a keynote …
Read MoreWCIT Trade Roundtable with Congressman Derek Kilmer
Join us for this exclusive member-only roundtable trade policy discussion with Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06) on Tuesday April 22nd. We are delighted to have the Congressman come and chat with WCIT members and staff on some important trade issues currently in Congress and how they impact Washington State’s international competitiveness. …
Read More2014 WCIT DC Fly-In
Each year, WCIT and its members travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with our Senators, Congressmen and Congresswomen from Washington state to discuss the top trade policy issues impacting our state’s employers. This year the Washington Council on International Trade traveled with 20 of our members …
Read MoreWCIT Roundtable Discussion on TPP with Congressman Adam Smith
Join other WCIT members for this exclusive member-only event to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) regional free trade agreement currently under negotiation between the United States and eleven other Asia Pacific economies. Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) will talk about the TPP and the potential positive impacts it can have on Washington state’s …
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