AmCham EU

Joint statement on modernising customs to enhance global trade

24 Jan 2025

All Committees

Customs & Trade Facilitation

Ahead of International Customs Day 2025, AmCham EU is reaffirming our commitment to advancing customs efficiency. In alignment with this year’s theme, we are emphasising the critical need for efficient IT systems, digital solutions and public-private partnerships to streamline global trade processes. These advancements, coupled with investments in workforce training and cutting-edge technologies like AI, will empower customs authorities to facilitate legitimate trade while securing borders. Learn why balanced regulatory frameworks, partnerships and technological advancements are needed to tackle future challenges and make the global trade ecosystem smoother in the joint statement.

Businesses’ role in keeping transatlantic dialogue open

24 Jan 2025

All Committees

The transatlantic relationship is the most integrated in the world, accounting for 16 million jobs on both sides of the Atlantic and one third of global GDP. To stress the importance of this partnership, Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU joined a panel at Boeing’s New Year Reception on Thursday, 23 January. While there may be uncertainty about the future, Mr Lohan underlined there are plenty of areas for cooperation to advance the relationship going forward. From his view, business has an integral role to play to make sure dialogue between Europe and the US remains open so that both regions continue to reap the immense benefits of the transatlantic economy.

Highlighting the importance of close EU-US trade relations

21 Jan 2025

All Committees

Customs & Trade Facilitation

Trade & External Affairs

On Thursday, 16 January, Micol Bertolini, Associate Policy Manager represented AmCham EU at a panel organised by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Europe and the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI). The topic of discussion? EU-US trade relations. Ms Bertolini spoke about why now, with a new administration in the White House, close transatlantic ties are crucial to overcoming shared challenges. With 16 million jobs on both sides of the Atlantic, a strong transatlantic partnership, based on shared values and interests is needed for growth and security for both regions. With EU-US relations entering a new phase, find out how our members see the relationship evolving.