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Policy
Understand the most critical issues defining today’s’ trade landscape.
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NEWS
See the latest WCIT announcements, statements, reports, opinions and articles on the intersection of trade and the Northwest.
Featured Event
Winter Policy Lunch (Invite Only)
Winter Policy Lunch (Invite Only)
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
2023 WCIT Fly-In Recap
Every year, Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) members and staff travel to Washington, D.C., to meet in person with members of Congress, the Administration, and trade policy experts. Our goals are to: Deliver a message of the importance of international...
Policy Brief: De Minimis Threshold
What is a “de minimis threshold”? In an international trade context, a “de minimis” refers to shipments of imports falling below a minimum value and are eligible for duty-free entry, subject to certain conditions. Per Section 321, 19 USC 1321, the de minimis threshold for imports into the United States is $800 per person per day.
An Overview of the 2023 WCIT Trade Summit
WCIT members and others gathered in Seattle for the 2023 WCIT Trade Summit. We summarize what was discussed and next steps in this article.
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