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 […]
Advisory board members are welcome to join via conference call or in person to review WCIT's policy work so far in 2019 and discuss advocacy strategy for the year's second quarter. A detailed invitation has been distributed via email.
A WCIT Members-Only Event: The value of U.S.-E.U. trade cannot be overstated: U.S. goods and services trade with the E.U. surpassed $1 trillion in 2016 and the E.U. countries, together, rank 1st as an export market for the United States. With $11.1 billion in exports to the E.U. each year, Washington state businesses understand the […]
April 23, 2019 • 12-5PM • Downtown Seattle Register now! https://bpt.me/3910950 We are thrilled to announce our most anticipated annual event: WCIT Trade Summit 2019! Each year the half-day conference attracts more than 300 of the state’s business, government, and community leaders to connect and learn about key issues in international trade policy. 2019 Trade […]
Register Now! In an increasingly interconnected economy, the ability to move goods reliably and quickly is essential for both consumers and businesses. Unfortunately, freight bottlenecks and other forms of congestion cost U.S. businesses about $200 billion a year due to the increased price to move goods. Improving our freight networks will allow us to keep pace with rapid economic growth and […]
Join WCIT for a conference call with Ambassador Gary Locke to learn more about the USMCA along with other pressing trade policy issues, such as the U.S.-China trade dispute. Locke is the Honorary Co-Chair of the Pass USMCA Coalition, a group of businesses, associations, and advocacy groups working together to ensure swift passage of the […]
Advisory board members are welcome to join via conference call or in person to review WCIT’s policy work so far in 2019 and discuss advocacy strategy for the year’s second quarter. A detailed invitation has been distributed via email.
Hear from a panel of experts on the status of the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods, the process to request relief, and some lessons learned so far in the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute. The speakers will share their practical experience and discuss the relief granted so far, and some factors to consider before the […]
Advisory board members are welcome to join via conference call or in person to review WCIT’s policy work so far in 2019 and discuss advocacy strategy for the year. A detailed invitation has been distributed via email.
