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Trade = Jobs
for workers, farmers, and communities.
Policy
Understand the most critical issues defining today’s’ trade landscape.
MEMBERS
Meet our diverse membership of Northwest manufacturers, farmers, retailers, service providers, and non-profits.
NEWS
See the latest WCIT announcements, statements, reports, opinions and articles on the intersection of trade and the Northwest.
Featured Event
Meeting with Rep. Adam Smith
Meeting with Rep. Adam Smith
WCIT is hosting a meeting with Rep. Adam Smith in Seattle to discuss recent developments in international trade and how Congress and help promote a robust trade ecosystem. Lunch will
Northwest Trade Dashboard
WCIT provides its Northwest Trade Dashboard to provide a comprehensive view of the region’s international trade data – showing its impact on the economy and jobs and helping see trends develop. The dashboard covers quarterly data on:
- The volume of international trade by Congressional district
- Top exports
- Volume at all of the ports with exports*
- Top countries for imports and exports
- The number of jobs related to international trade
- The total imports and exports
- And more.
Latest Publications and News
Statement from Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) on the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) Entering into Force
View full press release here The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was entered into force on Monday, July 1, the result of a renegotiation and modernization of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Canada and Mexico have long...
Recap: WCIT’s 2020 Virtual Trade Summit
Read Full Press Statement The Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) held its annual member summit Monday, June 22. The 2020 WCIT Trade Summit: Virtual Edition featured discussions on top issues, including, ongoing tariffs on Washington's...
International Trade and the Global Pandemic: Impacts of COVID-19 on Washington’s Trade Economy
The WTO Predicts Global Goods Trade Will Decrease by Up to 32% Due to COVID-19. In our newest research, we examine the economic slowdown on Washington state's top trade partners and its implications for the state's economy. COVID-19 is hitting Washington's supply...
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