The USPTO’s China Intellectual Property (IP) Road Show comes to Seattle, Washington, bringing together policy makers and thought leaders on China IP issues from the U.S. government, academia, and practitioners—including local businesses, experts, and resources—to share insights that will benefit U.S. IP rights holders. It will feature participation by members of the USPTO’s China Team, who […]

What's ahead for the future of freight mobility? Join WCIT for a luncheon panel discussion on freight mobility policy and investments that can sharpen Washington state's competitive edge. Improving our freight networks will allow us to keep pace with rapid economic growth and help us attract more employers who want to take advantage of our […]

We're excited to announce WCIT's most anticipated annual event: the Washington Trade Summit! Each year our summit attracts more than 300 of the state's business, government, and community leaders to connect and learn about key issues in international trade policy. This year's conference theme centers around 2018's trade policy outlook.   Featured speakers include: U.S. […]

WCIT is honored to host, as our distinguished guest, the Rt Hon Liam Fox, U.K. Secretary of State for International Trade. The United Kingdom is one of Washington state’s most important trading partners, largest foreign employer, and a key global ally. Join us as we discuss the US-UK trade and investment relationship, possible UK-US free trade […]

WCIT is thrilled to announce our Fall Luncheon Speaker, Ambassador Rufus Yerxa, President of the National Foreign Trade Council. Ambassador Yerxa has more than three decades of experience as a lawyer, diplomat, U.S. trade negotiator, and international official. He has served in crucial policymaking and management roles in Congress, the Office of the United States […]

WCIT Members have an outsized ability to impact trade policy because of our strong business leadership, diverse industries, and a bipartisan delegation that supports trade. Now more than ever, it is critical that we share our trade stories in Washington D.C. Raise your voice and help lead on key trade issues. Please join us for […]

Rail and infrastructure are vital for the continued growth of commerce and trade within the Puget Sound region. Washington is the MOST trade-related state in the country. Please join us for lunch. We'll hear from BSNF Railways and other leaders about the critical investments that are being made throughout this region. Tuesday October 9, 2018 […]

On behalf of Americans for Free Trade and Farmers for Free Trade, we would like to invite you to join us for a town hall meeting and lunch in Seattle, WA on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 11:30am -1:00pm (Pacific Time).  The event is jointly hosted by the Washington Council on International Trade and will […]

Federal trade policy impacts the careers of 40% of young professionals. Do you know how it affects you? The Washington Council on International trade is excited to host an informal + informational happy hour focusing on issues facing young professionals! This non-partisan take on federal trade policy will demonstrate how decisions in D.C. shape our […]

It's the moment we've all been waiting for. Since the Trump Administration announced its plans to renegotiate NAFTA - a trade agreement that has benefited Washington businesses for over 20 years - local businesses have wondered how they will be impacted. With 330,000 local jobs tied to trade with Canada and Mexico, November 30th's USMCA signing is […]