The Governor’s Budget vs. International Competitiveness?
Since the release of the International Competitiveness Strategy last fall, I’ve been repeating one phrase over and over again like it’s my job (it is): “If 40% of all jobs in Washington state are tied to international trade, then all of our policy & investment decisions should be focused on …
Read MoreThe State Legislature Doesn’t Know How Much They Know About Trade
I’ve been spending a lot of time in the car between Seattle and Olympia with Sam Kaplan, President of the Trade Development Alliance. That’s not because I love Wagner’s cinnamon bread so much (ok, it’s not only because I love Wagner’s cinnamon bread so much), but rather because I am …
Read MoreSmall port, big competition: Canada’s threat to Seattle jobs – Kiro TV, 2/22/13
Read MoreTwo Paragraphs on Trade from the State of the Union
Last night’s State of the Union featured two paragraphs on international trade. Let’s not get into a discussion of whether that’s too little or too much for a speech that’s about economic opportunity and job growth, especially for a state like Washington where 40% of all jobs are tied to …
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