New Report released! Washington state and Israel trade: Leveraging opportunities for innovation and growth
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New Research: The Pacific Northwest Global Trade Hub
By leveraging natural geographic advantages, an international posture and a cutting-edge,diversified economy, the Pacific Northwest has become a leading player in global trade. Jobsand economic growth in both Oregon and Washington are highly dependent on the goods andservices, foreign direct investment, imports, and exports that constitute international trade. View full …
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The Washington Port System: Gateways to Growth at Home and Opportunities Abroad
Activities at Washington’s public ports support over 175,000 family-wage jobs. With approximately 40 percent of all jobs tied to international commerce, Washington is the most trade-reliant state in the nation. Geographic advantages including proximity to the Pacific Ocean, natural deep water harbors courtesy of the Puget Sound, and an unparalleled …
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U.S.-U.K. Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and Challenges for Washington State
Negotiations between the United States and the United Kingdom on a free trade agreement offer great economic growth opportunities in Washington state. Read our new report and learn about the critical trade and investment relationship between both nations, and what a new deal may mean for trade-reliant Washingtonians. As the …
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International Trade and the Global Pandemic: Impacts of COVID-19 on Washington’s Trade Economy
The WTO Predicts Global Goods Trade Will Decrease by Up to 32% Due to COVID-19. In our newest research, we examine the economic slowdown on Washington state’s top trade partners and its implications for the state’s economy. COVID-19 is hitting Washington’s supply chain, cargo flow through local ports, and suppressing …
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Washington State Digital Trade: Barriers and Opportunities
Today’s digital economy is enabling business and society in ways not previously envisioned. In a relatively short time, computer technology leapt from simply being a productivity tool to becoming an essential and accessible hub of social and commercial interaction. The digital economy is reshaping how Washington State companies connect across …
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