WCIT Publications

Airplanes and agriculture may be the first Washington exports that come to mind, but services — and digitally enabled services in particular — are becoming ever more important. In 2024, Washington exported $37 billion in services, an increase of more than $10 billion (40%) since 2015.

Explore how U.S.–China tariffs and trade policy have reshaped Washington state exports, imports, supply chains, and business costs since 2017.

Discover how International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs (IEEPA) could cost Washington state businesses and consumers up to $21 billion in new duties and tariffs.

Discover how President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could cost Oregon businesses over a billion dollars. Learn about the economic impact of these IEEPA-imposed taxes, the key products at risk, and how higher import costs could reshape Oregon’s trade landscape and consumer prices.

$4.2 Billion — in potential new tariff costs for Washington businesses, more than tripling the state’s total tariff burden.

“Trump tariffs could cost Washington families $2,600+ annually, threatening 40% of state jobs tied to trade. Analysis shows proposed 60% China tariffs would harm agriculture exports, clean tech jobs, and small businesses while disrupting vital Canada-WA trade relationships. Learn how 2025 trade policies could impact the Pacific Northwest economy.”

What is digital trade, how does it affect the economy of the Northwest, and what can the U.S. do to enhance its digital trade economy?

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.

How does Washington state’s agriculture trade impact the state’s economy, what are barriers to growth, and what can be done to expand it? Read our report here.