Washington Council on International Trade
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The Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for Washington State. If your company seeks advocacy for trade, access to key officials and critical analysis of international trade policy developments, WCIT will provide your organization with the necessary support. Click here for more information.
A Word from the President
International Trade has long been a controversial subject. But much of our current national discussion and rhetoric on trade is downright harmful to Washington State's economic interests. Read more.
May 10, 2006 Bipartisan Agreement Covering Labor & Environment in FTAs
In May, 2007, Congress and the Bush Administration agreed to a deal to address congressional concerns by incorporating new labor and environmental standards in pending free trade agreements with Peru, Colombia, Panama and South Korea. This bipartisan agreement paved the way for these agreements to move forward for a final vote by the U.S. Congress.