by WCIT | Mar 6, 2018 | Press Releases
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...
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
November 17, 2017The Honorable Robert LighthizerUnited States Trade Representative600 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20508 Dear Ambassador Lighthizer: The Washington Council on International Trade and its members – manufacturers, farmers, retailers, and service...
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...
