WCIT Applauds Extension of West Coast Ports Labor Contract

by WCIT | Jul 28, 2017 | Press Releases

SEATTLE – The Washington Council on International Trade and its members applauded Friday’s announcement that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) approved a contract extension through July 1, 2022. WCIT president Lori Otto Punke stated: “For...

WCIT Emphasizes Importance of a Strong NAFTA In Response to Trump Administration’s Announcement of NAFTA Modernization Goals

by WCIT | Jul 17, 2017 | Press Releases

SEATTLE – In light of the Trump Administration’s announcement of goals for NAFTA’s modernization, the Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) emphasizes the importance of maintaining the current agreement’s benefits while modernizing the deal for the 21st...

WCIT Congratulates U.S. Representative Rick Larsen on WITA Congressional Leadership Award

by WCIT | Jul 13, 2017 | Press Releases

SEATTLE – On Wednesday evening, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-2) was honored at the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) Trade Dinner in Washington, DC, as the recipient of the Congressional Leadership Award in recognition of his commitment to...

WCIT Thanks Senators Murray and Cantwell and Representative Reichert for Leading the Way on Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) Reform

by WCIT | Jun 30, 2017 | Press Releases

SEATTLE – Thursday, Senators Murray and Cantwell along with Representative Reichert introduced the bipartisan Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Reform Act of 2017. This bill ensures that funds collected through the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) are returned to local ports...

WCIT Comments on the NAFTA Modernization on Behalf of its Members

by WCIT | Jun 13, 2017 | Press Releases

NAFTA Federal Register Comments FINALDownload

WCIT Thanks Senator Cantwell for Her Leadership on Trade Enforcement

by WCIT | May 19, 2017 | Press Releases

Cantwell Trade Enforcement Thank You LetterDownload