WCIT Submits Comment Letter In Response To FMC’s HMT Inquiry
On November 8, 2011, the Federal Maritime Commission is issued a Notice of Inquiry to solicit input in their effort “to study the impacts and the extent to which the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT), other U.S. policies, and other factors may incentivize container cargo to shift from U.S. West …
Read MoreWashington Council on International Trade Monthly eNewsletter – December 2011
Read MoreWCIT Releases Letter Urging Congress to Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank
On Friday, WCIT sent a letter – signed by 17 businesses and business organizations from across the state – urging the Washington state Congressional delegation to lead Congress in reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Ex-Im Bank, a federal agency that assists in financing the export of U.S. …
Read MoreTime to confront the repercussions of the European crisis – Seattle Times, 12/10/11
Read MoreWCIT Presents to State House Community Development & Housing Committee – 12/2/11
Today, WCIT was invited to present on the importance of international trade to the Washington state economy. It was a great opportunity to share why trade is so vital to our shared prosperity, and to highlight a broad range of issues and opportunities for their consideration. Check out the presentation, …
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