Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire announced a package of infrastructure investments to help freight traffic at ports and on the state’s railroads — including funds for a project that enables a land swap between King County and the Port of Seattle.

An article in the Seattle P-I quotes her as saying she is frustrated that few in the state realize the importance of trade to the economy. That reminds me of a recent Seattle newspaper column, an example of how making that case is an uphill battle.