by Colleen Boetel | Nov 16, 2021 | Publications
TL;DR: This WCIT report (Nov 2021) 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...
by WCIT | May 11, 2021 | Publications
Activities at Washington’s public ports support over 175,000 family-wage jobs. With approximately 40 percent of all jobs tied to international commerce, Washington is the most trade-reliant state in the nation. Geographic advantages including proximity to the Pacific...
by WCIT | Oct 13, 2020 | Publications
Negotiations between the United States and the United Kingdom on a free trade agreement offer great economic growth opportunities in Washington state. Read our new report and learn about the critical trade and investment relationship between both nations and what a...
by WCIT | May 21, 2020 | Publications
The WTO Predicts Global Goods Trade Will Decrease by Up to 32% Due to COVID-19. In our newest research, we examine the economic slowdown on Washington state’s top trade partners and its implications for the state’s economy. COVID-19 is hitting...
by WCIT | Feb 25, 2020 | Publications
Today’s digital economy is enabling business and society in ways not previously envisioned. In a relatively short time, computer technology leapt from simply being a productivity tool to becoming an essential and accessible hub of social and commercial interaction....
by WCIT | Jun 12, 2019 | Publications
Read Full Study The last two years have been tumultuous for trade. Friction between the U.S. and its trading partners has soared, from the contentious negotiations with Canada and Mexico on the USMCA to the ongoing disputes with China. The consequences of these...
by WCIT | Dec 5, 2018 | Publications
Read Full Study USMCA was agreed to by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada on October 1, 2018 and signed by representatives at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 30. The deal must now be ratified by legislative bodies in each country including the U.S....
by Dan Whiting | Oct 11, 2024 | Press Releases
WCIT members advocated for a robust trade ecosystem during its annual D.C. Fly-In. The Fly-In brings together businesses of all sizes, agricultural producers, manufacturers, exporters, ports, and various stakeholders, all of whom play pivotal roles in international...
by Dan Whiting | Jun 5, 2024 | Press Releases, WCIT Blog
WCIT hosted its annual Trade Summit on May 29, 2024, in Seattle, bringing together a diverse group of experts to tackle critical issues in international trade and help to answer how the Northwest can continue to grow its trade economy and the jobs it supports. Lori...
by Dan Whiting | Feb 14, 2024 | Publications
What is digital trade? Digital trade, or e-commerce, is the delivery of products and services over the Internet.[1] Digital trade includes the exchange of end-products (e.g., downloadable movies or games), associated products (e.g., smartphones), and services that...
by Dan Whiting | Feb 8, 2024 | Press Releases, Trade Data, WCIT Blog
International trade is a vibrant testament to the interconnectedness of our world. Today, we are excited to announce the launch of our expanded Northwest International Trade Dashboard, which provides quarterly reporting on key trade indicators for Idaho, Oregon, and...
by Dan Whiting | Dec 6, 2023 | Press Releases, WCIT Blog
WCIT expresses deep concern over the recent decision by the U.S. to withdraw from digital trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move, which U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said aims to provide Congress with room to regulate big tech...
by Dan Whiting | Dec 4, 2023 | Press Releases, WCIT Blog
With the Canadian government’s push to unilaterally implement a digital services tax (DST) that discriminates against American companies because of their leadership in innovating and delivering digital services, WCIT urges the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to...
by Dan Whiting | Dec 2, 2023 | Press Releases, WCIT Blog
We stand at a critical juncture in international trade and intellectual property rights as the WTO considers expanding TRIPS waivers to COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics. This would expand the waiver already in place for COVID-19 vaccines – repeating their initial...
