by WCIT | Apr 18, 2013 | Events
The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle presents What are the next challenges facing the United States, Europe and China so that our region can prepare? Featuring Ian Bremmer, President of the Eurasia Group Ian Bremmer, President of the Eurasia Group, the...
by WCIT | Apr 5, 2013 | The Importance of International Trade, WCIT Blog
If there’s one thing that you should know by this point about the State of Trade blog, it’s that we’re equal opportunity defenders of Washington’s international competitiveness. So, while we’re more than willing to share our thoughts on...
by WCIT | Apr 2, 2013 | Free Trade Agreements, The Importance of International Trade, WCIT Blog, WCIT Policy Priorities
Last month brought the news that Japan is officially seeking membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) regional free trade negotiations. While many people at the national level immediately began pondering what this means for the TPP, your friendly bloggers...
by WCIT | Apr 2, 2013 | The Importance of International Trade, WCIT Blog
Since the release of the International Competitiveness Strategy last fall, I’ve been repeating one phrase over and over again like it’s my job (it is): “If 40% of all jobs in Washington state are tied to international trade, then all of our policy...