WCIT Publications
Washington State Digital Trade: Barriers and Opportunities
Read Full Study 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...
India: Washington State’s Next Great Trading Partner?
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The Export-Import Bank: Impact on Washington State Trade
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Collateral Damage: How Global Disputes are Disrupting Trade in Washington State
Read Full Study 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...
The United States-China Trade Dispute: Implications for Washington State
Read Full Report 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...
The New USMCA: Implications for Washington State
Read Full Study 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....
Trade War at Home: How Tariffs Impact Washington’s Products & People
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...