WCIT

The Washington Council on International Trade recently released a report taking a look at the issues and priorities that should be considered in a "post-brexit" free trade agreement between the U.S. and U.K. WCIT President Lori Otto Punke said there are a lot of macroeconomic questions still on the table ...

Many in the Ag community breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday when news came that House Democrats and the White House had reached an agreement allowing USMCA to progress to the House Floor for a vote.  Central Washington's Dan Newhouse said he was in a meeting with fellow Republicans when word came down Tuesday, and several in the room cheered.  ...

Thanks to the county’s rapid pace of economic growth, India could become an even more important trade partners for the Washington economy, and Washington farmer could benefit.  But ongoing global trade conflicts may put those potential benefits at risk, according to a new report released by the Washington Council on International Trade.  Lori Ott...

The Washington Council on International Trade released a report earlier this month outlining out the ongoing trade war has hurt both the state’s Ag and non-ag economies.  Lori Otto Punke, WCIT president, said the U.S. should be working on a level playing field with other economies around the world.  However,...

Many in the Ag industry say USMCA will be good news for American farmers if passed.  But how specifically could the updated NAFTA deal impact Northwest producers.  The Washington Council on International Trade recently conducted a report, which found Washington’s economy stand to gain substantially if USMCA is implemented.  Lori Otto Pun...

On Monday, the Washington Council on International Trade named Representative Dan Newhouse the 2017 Washington Trade Hero of the Year.  Newhouse said winning the award was a true honor.  He added that trade is so important for the Washington economy, between the jobs created, or the markets it opens.   “...

The Washington Council on International Trade reacted with disappointment this week at the news the United States had withdrawn from TPP.  WCIT President Lori Otto Punke said while they are disappointed they hope to find a way to move forward.  ...

According to a new public opinion poll, a majority of Washington voters support the Trans-Pacific Partnership.  According to Elway Research, 54% of voters support TPP, while 23% are opposed.  And of those opposed more than half indicated their willingness to change their mind if they learned more about the free trade agreement.   ...