WSU-SES/Extension Economics/Exporter's Toolkit/Community & Regional Economics/Links for Washington State Businesses
The purpose of these links is to provide a centralized database of information concerning the domestic or international expansion of Washington State businesses. Washington State University Extension is not responsible for material in these links and does not endorse their content. Omitted links should not be considered stigmatized just as included links should not be considered vetted.
Washington State
2. Washington Office of Financial Management
- International Trade and Washington Exports Brief (May 2000)
3. Washington Department of Commerce
- ChooseWashington
- Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW). Export finacing counseling assitance.
4. Washington Secretary of State: International Trade. Excellent database of state and federal links for information on exporting from Washington and importing into Washington.
5. World Trade Center of Tacoma. A quasi-public trade association for exporters and importers with a network of global offices.
6. Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
- Export certificate of sanitation and free sale for exporting processed foods
7. Washington Ports Association
8. International Marketing Program for Agricultural Commodities and Trade (IMPACT) Center at Washington State University
9. Washington State QuickFacts from U.S. Bureau of the Census
10. Washington State Employment Security Department. Labor Market and Economic Analysis. County and state level employment data and employment links.
11. Washington Council on International Trade
12. Trade Developent Alliance of Greater Seattle
13. Economic and Revenue Forecast Council
14. List of Washington Agencies
15. Office of the Lietenant Governor
- International Relations
- Directory of Consuls and Trade Offices
- List of Sister Cities, States, Counties, and Ports
- International and Cultural Organizations in Washington State
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Federal
1. U.S. International Trade Administration, U.S Department of Commerce
- Export.gov Main export portal
- Office of Trade and Industry Information. International trade data by country,s tate, industry, and year.
- Trade Stats Express. Free trade data from the Exporter Database.
- Trade Policy Information System (TPIS). Only available with the Federal Government or through a federal agency account.
2. U.S. Bureau of the Census, Foreign Trade Division
- USA Trade Online. Detailed commodity export and import data (subscription required).
- Automated Export System. Forms for exporting goods
3. U.S. International Trade Commission. Extensive data on tariff rates by country and commodity.
4. Export-Import Bank of the United States. Provides financing to U.S. businesses with international transactions.
5. Overseas Private Investment Corportation. A federal agency to assist U.S. businesses in investingg in developing countries.
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Agricultural
1. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Foreign Agricultural Service
- World supply and demand market information. Commodity forecasts
2. Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
- Export Certificate of Sanitation and Free Sale. For processed foods exports.
- International Marketing Program
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International
1. The Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA)
2. The World Trade Organization (WTO). Information about trade agreements, such as the Doha Development Agenda, and tariffs around the world. The WTO adjudicates trade disputes.
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Created January 15, 2009
Contact Info
Andrew Cassey
Email: cassey@wsu.edu
Office:103D Hulbert Hall
Phone: 509-335-8334
Office Hours: by appointment
New Releases
Agricultural Trade Barriers Database
Conference presentation: Export Trends, Facts & Profits