News Releases
News Releases
WCIT Statement on the U.S. Decision Not to Renew the USMCA
WCIT President Lori Otto Punke responds to the U.S. decision not to renew the USMCA in its current form at the July 1, 2026 joint review.
New WCIT Analyses: USMCA Underpins Oregon and Idaho Economies as Statutory Review Begins
As the USMCA enters its statutory six-year review, WCIT released two new analyses documenting how deeply Oregon and Idaho depend on the agreement — including 170,000 Oregon jobs and 75,000 Idaho jobs supported by trade with Canada and Mexico.
New WCIT Analysis: USMCA Helps Support Washington’s Economy
As the U.S., Canada, and Mexico formally review the USMCA, WCIT released a new analysis documenting how deeply Washington’s economy depends on the agreement, including 320,000 jobs and nearly $11 billion in exports supported by trade with the two neighbors.
Recap of 2026 WCIT Trade Summit
The 2026 WCIT Trade Summit brought together business executives, port commissioners, members of Congress, and policy experts for a single-day assessment of the current trade environment and its implications for the Northwest. Across nine sessions, five themes emerged as priorities for the region’s businesses, policymakers, and trade advocates.
Coupang Joins WCIT Advisory Board
SEATTLE - Jason Park, Director, Global Government Affairs at Coupang, will serve on WCIT's Advisory Board. Coupang is a U.S. tech company headquartered in Seattle and is the leading e-commerce retailer serving South Korea, with a growing presence in Taiwan and other...
WCIT Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling
Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs in 6–3 Decision SEATTLE — The Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) welcomes today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down the Trump Administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose...
Port of Vancouver USA Joins WCIT Advisory Board
SEATTLE – Alex Strogen, Chief Commercial Officer, Port of Vancouver USA, will serve on WCIT's Advisory Board. His expertise in international trade will be a valuable voice for the region. The Port of Vancouver USA generates $2.9 billion in annual economic impact and...
WCIT Applauds House Vote to Terminate Emergency Tariffs on Canada
Congress Reasserts Constitutional Authority Over Trade Policy SEATTLE – WCIT applauds yesterday's bipartisan House vote to terminate the national emergency underlying President Trump's 25% tariff on Canada. The 219-211 vote, made possible by Tuesday's decision to...
WCIT Releases Report on the Impact of Trade with China on Washington State
SEATTLE, Wash. – China remains one of Washington state’s most important, and most complex, trading partners. In 2024, China was Washington companies’ second-largest goods export market ($6.7 billion) and import source ($11 billion), in both cases trailing only Canada....