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Trade = Jobs
for workers, farmers, and communities.
Policy
Understand the most critical issues defining today’s’ trade landscape.
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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
The Import-ance of Import-ing, Part 3
The State of Trade blog has always been a strong proponent of exploring the benefits of trade to Washington state...which includes both exports AND imports. In fact, one of our first posts was cleverly titled "The Import-ance of Import-ing". Highlighting the net...
What Should Washington Do About Its International Competitiveness?
This is it, ladies and germs. This is where the rubber meets the road, the buck stops and we separate ourselves between thinkers and doers. Over the last few weeks, I've been exploring the wonderful world of GTKTICSFWSSBP, also known as Getting to Know the...
SWOTing at Washington’s International Competitiveness (and a New Contest!)
One of the things you have to be careful about when you're a hardcore policy wonk is not to "over-jargon," especially with acronyms. You know, don't throw in the phrase "STEM degrees" without explaining to the average person that you're referring to "science,...
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