by Colleen Boetel | Apr 27, 2022 | WCIT Blog
The Numbers and Issues Defining Trade Lori Otto Punke, President, Washington Council on International Trade This month’s release of our 2022 Trade Policy Agenda as well as our new WCIT Quarterly Trade Dashboard provides the latest relevant information on the trends...
by Colleen Boetel | Apr 7, 2022 | Press Releases
Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) Reveals Top Trade Issues Facing Washingtonians 2022 Trade Policy Agenda outlines top areas shaping state trade economy Seattle, WA, April 7, 2022 – The Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) today published...
by Colleen Boetel | Mar 31, 2022 | Press Releases
WCIT Launches New Quarterly Trade Dashboard Snapshot of Washington state international trade trends to be updated each quarter Seattle, WA – March 31, 2022. To provide a clear and easily accessible look at the latest data and trends that capture and reflect Washington...
by Colleen Boetel | Mar 23, 2022 | Publications
Executive Summary Washington state and Israel are globally recognized as centers of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and cutting-edge technology. Indeed, both followed a similar formula to achieve sustained economic success: a dynamic technology sector, international...
by Colleen Boetel | Mar 23, 2022 | Press Releases
New Report Details Washington State’s Trade and Economic Relationship with Israel Similar Paths to Success Provide Foundation for Future Opportunities Seattle, WA, March 23, 2022 – A robust trade and economic relationship between the state of Washington and...
by Colleen Boetel | Feb 10, 2022 | Press Releases
Statement from WCIT President Lori Otto Punke on Global Trade and Tariffs Seattle, WA, February 10, 2022 – As the most trade-reliant state in the country with approximately 40% of all jobs tied to international commerce, Washington state has been impacted by a...
by Colleen Boetel | Dec 15, 2021 | WCIT Blog
This summer and fall has seen a surge in port traffic, forcing shipping delays and upended retail distribution channels and manufacturing supply chains. News coverage has been replete with stories of shipping bottlenecks and images of hundreds of container vessels...