by WCIT | Feb 1, 2018 | Press Releases
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...
by WCIT | Dec 21, 2017 | Publications
by WCIT | Dec 21, 2017 | Other
by WCIT | Nov 17, 2017 | Press Releases
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by WCIT | Nov 14, 2017 | Press Releases
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...
by WCIT | Nov 2, 2017 | Press Releases
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...
by WCIT | Sep 28, 2017 | WCIT Blog
By Lori Otto Punke With all the attention on Seattle’s booming technology sector, it might be counterintuitive to say it won’t necessarily be the biggest beneficiary of our changing economy. But, while tech is certainly the driving force behind recent growth, its real...