Today in Buenos Aires, the leaders of Canada, Mexico and the United States signed the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is intended to succeed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Now the important process of ratification begins....

Seattle, Washington — Lori Otto Punke, President of the Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) issued the following statement regarding the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace the NAFTAannounced today. "WCIT is encouraged that the Administration...

SEATTLE — "The Washington Council on International Trade strongly disagrees with the Administration's decision to impose steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, all of which are some of Washington's most important trading partners. Here...

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SEATTLE – “The Washington Council on International Trade strongly disagrees with the Administration’s tariff announcement on steel and aluminum. Tariffs will negatively impact Washington state companies and consumers alike by driving up prices of goods and inviting...

SEATTLE – “It’s time for the United States to reclaim its leadership position on global trade, and we can only do that by getting back into the game,” said Lori Otto Punke, WCIT President. “While it’s heartening to hear President Trump suggest that trade agreements...

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SEATTLE – Lori Otto Punke, President of the Washington Council on International Trade, released the following statement following the President’s 13-day visit to Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines. “The President’s trip to Asia highlighted both...

SEATTLE – The Washington Council on International Trade applauds Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Pat Roberts (R-KS) for their introduction of legislation that would eliminate tariffs on footwear imported from 120 developing countries. If passed, the GSP Footwear...