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...

SEATTLE – The Washington Council on International Trade and its members – manufacturers, farmers, retailers and service providers from across Washington state – urge the Trump Administration to remain a party to the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS). “South...

SEATTLE – The Washington Council on International Trade and its members applauded Friday’s announcement that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) approved a contract extension through July 1, 2022. WCIT president Lori Otto Punke stated: “For...

SEATTLE – In light of the Trump Administration’s announcement of goals for NAFTA’s modernization, the Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) emphasizes the importance of maintaining the current agreement’s benefits while modernizing the deal for the 21st...

SEATTLE – On Wednesday evening, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-2) was honored at the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) Trade Dinner in Washington, DC, as the recipient of the Congressional Leadership Award in recognition of his commitment to...

SEATTLE – Thursday, Senators Murray and Cantwell along with Representative Reichert introduced the bipartisan Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Reform Act of 2017. This bill ensures that funds collected through the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) are returned to local ports...

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