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On Tuesday, 17 March, AmCham EU hosted its Transatlantic Dinner, bringing together AmCham EU senior members, selected partners and representatives from the European institutions  for an exchange with Andrew Puzder, US Ambassador to the EU and Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukrainian Ambassador to the EU. 

Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU, opened the evening by reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to building a strong Europe and strengthening transatlantic ties. Liam Benham (Boeing), Chair, AmCham EU, highlighted the challenging environment for businesses amid economic and political uncertainty, while underscoring the resilience of the transatlantic economy, now valued at $9.8 trillion. He emphasised the importance of predictability, a competitive Europe and an open investment environment to support growth. 

The discussion also highlighted the role of business in supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery, as well as the importance of continued cooperation between the EU and US to strengthen economic ties and address shared challenges. 

At a time of growing economic uncertainty and geopolitical fragmentation, this year’s Transatlantic Conference delivered a clear message: the EU-US partnership remains indispensable, but it must adapt. From trade and competitiveness to innovation and security, discussions throughout the day underscored that closer cooperation is essential to sustain growth and shape global standards. While differences persist, rebuilding trust, simplifying the regulatory environment and maintaining open dialogue will be critical to unlocking the full potential of the transatlantic relationship.  

Crossed wires: how to reconnect transatlantic ties?, explored how policymakers and industry can restore momentum in the relationship and cooperate to tackle new realities. Discussions focused on the future of transatlantic trade, Europe’s competitiveness, the role of lawmakers and how trust between partners can be reinforced. 

From Monday, 16 March to Tuesday, 17 March, AmCham EU hosted the Brussels Briefing, bringing together representatives from 23 AmChams across Europe to exchange views on the EU-US business outlook and ongoing policy developments shaping the transatlantic agenda. Under the theme ‘EU-US business outlook 2026: navigating change and opportunity’, the programme focused on how businesses can respond to evolving political dynamics, regulatory changes and economic priorities in Europe and the United States. Through sessions with speakers including Andrew Puzder, US Ambassador to the US, participants covered the Industrial Accelerator Act, competitiveness, digital policy and environmental regulation, while also providing insights into the political landscape within the EU institutions and the broader transatlantic relationship. The event offered a platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing and strengthening cooperation across the AmCham network. 

On Tuesday, 17 March, Thibaut L’Ortye, Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer, AmCham EU and Joseph Quinlan, Senior Fellow, Transatlantic Leadership Network presented the findings of the latest edition of our Transatlantic Economy 2026 study to the European External Action Service, engaging in a constructive exchange on opportunities to strengthen cooperation. Continued dialogue between policymakers and stakeholders remains essential to ensure the relationship adapts and delivers in a complex global environment. The transatlantic economy reached a record $9.8 trillion in 2025, underlining the scale and resilience of economic ties between Europe and the United States. While current headlines point to uncertainty, The Transatlantic Economy 2026 highlights the enduring value of this partnership for growth, investment and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.

Following a year of political and trade tensions between Europe and the United States, commercial ties between the two sides – the deepest and broadest between any two regions in history – have held remarkably strong. In a new study from the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) and the US Chamber of Commerce, authors Daniel Hamilton and Joseph Quinlan value the transatlantic economy at a record $9.8 trillion in 2025, up from $9.5 trillion the previous year. This figure comprises an estimated record $2.3 trillion in goods and services trade between Europe and the United States and $7.5 trillion in combined affiliate sales.

From Monday, 9 to Wednesday, 11 March 2026, AmCham EU travelled to the European Parliament in Strasbourg for a series of meetings with policymakers to discuss ongoing EU digital policy initiatives. The delegation met with  members of the European Parliament, accredited parliamentary assistants and group policy advisers , to discuss priorities for the EU’s digital agenda. This includes exchanges on AI Omnibus, Digital Omnibus, Cybersecurity Act review, the Digital Networks Act and the upcoming Cloud and AI Development Act. Throughout the meetings, members emphasised the importance of urgent action to support the simplification of overlapping digital rules, strengthening cybersecurity while avoiding fragmentation in the Single Market and supporting innovation through proportionate, risk-based regulation.