Trade War at Home: How Tariffs Impact Washington’s Products & People
The escalating trade war, pitting the U.S. against the world, has an outsized impact on Washington state, where 40% of all jobs are trade-related. Proposed under the pretext of national security – particularly Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act …
Read MoreBrown & Haley Trade Story
Tacoma’s Brown and Haley is proud to manufacture sweet confections for over 35 countries. With 40% of its revenue coming from exports, this local operation needs free trade agreements to clear the path for high-standard trade.
Read MoreAmerican Seafoods Trade Story
American Seafoods, a Seattle-based fishing operation, leads the way in green and responsible harvest. With 80% of their catch exported abroad, they need strong trade policy to thrive.
Read MoreOcean Spray Trade Story
Washington has one of the only climates in the U.S. that can support cranberry growth. Ocean Spray needs strong trade policy to connect local family farmers with customers in over 100 countries.
Read MoreThe Trouble with Tariffs and Three Reasons to Support the Ports
Washington has always been a leader in international trade. From our geographic position as the “Gateway to Asia” to the Washington businesses who equate trade with opportunity to the efforts of our Congressional delegations past and present, our state takes its role as a critical contributor to global commerce seriously. …
Read MoreWestland Distillery Trade Story
Seattle’s Westland Distillery brings the taste of Washington to the entire world with single-malt whiskey made from local barley. They need healthy trade relationships to reach countries from Asia to Europe to South America.
Read MoreTop Eight Reasons We Should (STILL) Join TPP
President Trump recently indicated that the United States might consider rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Rejoining the TPP is a no-brainer for Washington state. Here’s why. The TPP would remove more than 18,000 tariffs across member countries, including all tariffs on manufactured goods and most agriculture products.[1] TPP would eliminate …
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