WCIT Publications

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

The escalating trade war, pitting the U.S. against the world, has an outsized impact on Washington state, where 40% of all jobs are trade-related. Proposed under the pretext of national security – particularly Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and Section...