WCIT Publications
The Washington Port System: Gateways to Growth at Home and Opportunities Abroad
Activities at Washington’s public ports support over 175,000 family-wage jobs. With approximately 40 percent of all jobs tied to international commerce, Washington is the most trade-reliant state in the nation. Geographic advantages including proximity to the Pacific...
Washington State Digital Trade: Barriers and Opportunities
Today’s digital economy is enabling business and society in ways not previously envisioned. In a relatively short time, computer technology leapt from simply being a productivity tool to becoming an essential and accessible hub of social and commercial interaction....
Collateral Damage: How Global Disputes are Disrupting Trade in Washington State
Introduction The last two years have been tumultuous for trade. Friction between the U.S. and its trading partners has soared, from the contentious negotiations with Canada and Mexico on the USMCA to the ongoing disputes with China. The consequences of these tensions...
U.S.-U.K. Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and Challenges for Washington State
Negotiations between the United States and the United Kingdom on a free trade agreement offer great economic growth opportunities in Washington state. Read our new report and learn about the critical trade and investment relationship between both nations and what a...
India: Washington State’s Next Great Trading Partner?
India: An Emerging Economy for the 21st Century With one of the world’s largest and fastest growing economies, India’s importance as a trading partner for Washington state is often overlooked. The signs of its economic power and potential are clear. India’s GDP was...
The United States-China Trade Dispute: Implications for Washington State
Introduction China and Washington state have a long history of close trade relations, with representatives from both sides of the aisle focused on improving the situation for Washington’s interests. Despite the importance of two-way trade, there is bipartisan...
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...
The Export-Import Bank: Impact on Washington State Trade
Introduction Washington’s economy depends on exports and imports of goods and services by companies of all sizes, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to some of the largest companies in the world. Approximately 40% of all jobs in Washington are tied to...
The New USMCA: Implications for Washington State
Introduction USMCA was agreed to by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada on October 1, 2018 and signed by representatives at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 30. The deal must now be ratified by legislative bodies in each country including the U.S....