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Annual Summit Identifies Key Challenges, Opportunities for Washington State
Annual Summit identifies key challenges, opportunities for Washington state Virtual conference features perspectives from elected officials and trade experts SEATTLE, WA – May 18, 2022 – The Washington Council on International Trade’s (WCIT) Annual Summit, the...
WCIT Annual Trade Summit to Highlight Critical Issues Shaping Washington State Economy
SEATTLE, WA – May 9, 2022 – The most critical issues shaping and defining the region’s trade and economic landscape will be the focus of the Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) annual Trade Summit to take place Thursday, May 12. The six-hour virtual event...
Top Trade Issues Facing Washingtonians
Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) Reveals Top Trade Issues Facing Washingtonians 2022 Trade Policy Agenda outlines top areas shaping state trade economy Seattle, WA, April 7, 2022 – The Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) today published...
WCIT Launches New Quarterly Trade Dashboard
WCIT Launches New Quarterly Trade Dashboard Snapshot of Washington state international trade trends to be updated each quarter Seattle, WA – March 31, 2022. To provide a clear and easily accessible look at the latest data and trends that capture and reflect Washington...
New Report Details Washington State’s Trade and Economic Relationship with Israel
New Report Details Washington State’s Trade and Economic Relationship with Israel Similar Paths to Success Provide Foundation for Future Opportunities Seattle, WA, March 23, 2022 – A robust trade and economic relationship between the state of Washington and...
Statement From WCIT President Lori Otto Punke On Global Trade And Tariffs
Statement from WCIT President Lori Otto Punke on Global Trade and Tariffs Seattle, WA, February 10, 2022 – As the most trade-reliant state in the country with approximately 40% of all jobs tied to international commerce, Washington state has been impacted by a...
WCIT Trade Summit Part 2 Press Release
WCIT’s Trade Summit Brings Focus to Issues Shaping Regional Economy Panels on Supply Chains, US-China Trade Shed Light on Challenges and Opportunities December 2, 2021. Seattle, WA – Two critical issues that significantly impact Washington state’s tradereliant economy...
New Research Study Highlights Breadth and Impact of Pacific Northwest Trade Region
November 2021 - WCIT published a report that highlights the importance of international trade for Washington state’s and Oregon’s economic growth and job creation. It emphasizes the need for policy updates to address new digital trade opportunities, supply chain...
WCIT Statement On Infrastructure Bill
Statement from WCIT President Lori Otto Punke urging Congressional passage of Infrastructure Bill Seattle, WA, October 1, 2021 – The pandemic-related global trade and international commerce challenges are coming into sharp and frightening focus. Our nation’s...