News Releases
News Releases
WCIT Urges Against Withdrawal from U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS)
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...
WCIT Applauds Extension of West Coast Ports Labor Contract
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...
WCIT Emphasizes Importance of a Strong NAFTA In Response to Trump Administration’s Announcement of NAFTA Modernization Goals
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...
WCIT Congratulates U.S. Representative Rick Larsen on WITA Congressional Leadership Award
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...
WCIT Thanks Senators Murray and Cantwell and Representative Reichert for Leading the Way on Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) Reform
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...
WCIT Comments on the NAFTA Modernization on Behalf of its Members
NAFTA Federal Register Comments FINALDownload
WCIT Thanks Senator Cantwell for Her Leadership on Trade Enforcement
Cantwell Trade Enforcement Thank You LetterDownload
WCIT Encourages NAFTA Modernization While Emphasizing Benefits of Trade with Canada and Mexico
SEATTLE – The Washington Council on International Trade and its members – manufacturers, farmers, retailers and service providers from across Washington state – welcomed today’s news that the Trump Administration will seek to improve and modernize NAFTA, but will not...