by Hillary Haden | Dec 4, 2017 | News and analysis, WFTC in the News
This year, for our annual breakfast, both Representative Adam Smith and Representative Pramila Jayapal gave us video clips commenting on the NAFTA renegotiations. “The question is not are we for or against trade. The question is how do we structure trade deals...
by Gillian | Oct 23, 2017 | News and analysis
Originally posted in The Seattle Times here By PAUL WISEMAN, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Talks to rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement have stalled over tough American demands, dashing hopes that a deal can be reached this year. A fourth round of...
by Gillian | Sep 18, 2017 | News and analysis
Job posting: Director and Trade Justice Organizer The Washington Fair Trade Coalition is seeking a talented organizer to direct the coalition’s work on behalf of people and the planet to achieve a fair global trading system. The Director will be at the center...
by Gillian | Aug 19, 2017 | Article, Current Campaign, News and analysis
By Gillian Locascio, Washington Fair Trade Coalition, originally printed in ILWU Local 23 monthly newspaper “Passing the Torch” in August 2017 *** NAFTA renegotiations are barreling ahead at full speed. In mid-July, the Trump administration released the...
by wftcadmin | May 20, 2016 | Fair Trade, News and analysis
By Stan Sorscher, WFTC Board President and former Boeing Engineer When we negotiate a new trade deal, the US International Trade Commission prepares an official economic report. Their report on TPP came out last week. The ITC methodology makes very optimistic...
by Ruth Tess | Mar 25, 2013 | Fair Trade, News and analysis
Thousands of Japanese farmers took to the streets this past week against the TPP, as their newly elected Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was elected on a promise to not join the TPP if it ‘required unilateral elimination of tariffs’ has indicated that Japan will join....
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