‘Can’t Sugarcoat it.’ WA Treasurer Talks ‘Chaotic’ Trump Tariffs and State Taxes

‘Can’t sugarcoat it.’ WA treasurer talks ‘chaotic’ Trump tariffs and state taxes

While the Evergreen State is ranked top nationally in long-term financial stability, Washington Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti says residents and business owners are still at risk of feeling the brunt of President Trump’s “chaotic” tariff plans. Pellicciotti reminded Tri-City leaders during a recent visit of the resources his office can provide municipal governments as they deal with cuts to ...

How the tariff truce is affecting WA ports, businesses

Washington ports and businesses expect a boost in trade after the U.S. and China paused their trade war this month. But the 90-day tariff cut brings its own risks.

Stop Trump’s tariffs, WA leaders beg court - Lynnwood Today

Port of Seattle in 2022, view from Columbia Center. (Photo by SounderBruce, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0) The past couple months have been a rollercoaster ride at the Port of Seattle. In response to President Donald Trump’s tariff whipsaw, international cargo imports spiked in March and April as shippers tried to get ahead of anticipated tariffs. Traffic through the ports of Seattle and Tacoma dropped significantly in recent weeks, but forecasts …