by WCIT | Feb 25, 2020 | Publications
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....
by WCIT | Nov 20, 2019 | Publications
India: An Emerging Economy for the 21st Century With one of the world’s largest and fastest growing economies, India’s importance as a trading partner for Washington state is often overlooked. The signs of its economic power and potential are clear. India’s GDP was...
by WCIT | Aug 1, 2019 | Publications
Introduction Washington’s economy depends on exports and imports of goods and services by companies of all sizes, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to some of the largest companies in the world. Approximately 40% of all jobs in Washington are tied to...
by WCIT | Jun 12, 2019 | Publications
Introduction The last two years have been tumultuous for trade. Friction between the U.S. and its trading partners has soared, from the contentious negotiations with Canada and Mexico on the USMCA to the ongoing disputes with China. The consequences of these tensions...
by WCIT | Feb 15, 2019 | Publications
Introduction China and Washington state have a long history of close trade relations, with representatives from both sides of the aisle focused on improving the situation for Washington’s interests. Despite the importance of two-way trade, there is bipartisan...
by WCIT | Dec 5, 2018 | Publications
Introduction USMCA was agreed to by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada on October 1, 2018 and signed by representatives at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 30. The deal must now be ratified by legislative bodies in each country including the U.S....