Everything You Need to Know about the Border Adjustment Tax (BAT)
The new Administration and the Republican Congress are getting serious about tax reform. Just this week, Republican lawmakers commenced meetings to determine the path forward. The tax code has not been updated since 1986(!), so there is consensus that changes are long overdue. In fact, the United States has the …
Read MoreGuest Post from US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker: “Creating Washington State Jobs Through Trade”
As Secretary of Commerce, my job is to work to create the conditions for American businesses and workers to keep their competitive edge in the 21st century economy. American businesses face a world that is more competitive than ever. With modern technology and communications and with greater ease of transportation, …
Read MoreWhat Could Japan’s Entry into the TPP Mean for Washington?
Last month brought the news that Japan is officially seeking membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) regional free trade negotiations. While many people at the national level immediately began pondering what this means for the TPP, your friendly bloggers here at the State of Trade are interested in a much …
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