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Senior business leaders: We need a strong Europe

21 Apr 2020
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This week, 23 CEOs and Presidents of major companies and industry associations in Europe have published a common statement ahead of this week’s EU Heads of State and Government videoconference. Among the signatories are several members of AmCham EU’s Executive Council. The senior business executives call on political leaders to support common European solutions to overcome the COVID-19 crisis. They stress how a stronger Europe, with the Single Market as a central instrument, is needed more than ever. The statement notes that: ‘In our daily business operations, we see that the response to the current crisis is not less Europe, but more Europe, and it starts with our common European market.’ Read it in full here.

The EU response to COVID-19 calls for cooperation and solidarity

20 Apr 2020
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As the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the EU institutions and the Member States are taking unprecedented measures to protect citizens and safeguard the economy. The EU’s initiatives to coordinate efforts across Europe are critical to a successful response. Only with cooperation and solidarity can we overcome an emergency of the scale of COVID-19. For a snapshot of the EU response, check out our one pager here and see more examples of EU action on our COVID-19 portal.

Defining critical infrastructure and maintaining global supply chains

18 Apr 2020
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On 17 April, AmCham EU sent a letter addressed to Commissioner Thierry Breton calling for a coordinated response to the COVID-19 crisis with regard to defining critical sites and infrastructure and maintaining global supply chains.

Our companies operate in a large variety of sectors, many of which are affected by the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Our member companies are facing new challenges as they adapt to the current circumstances. Maintaining a reliable supply of products and services is necessary for European citizens and the economy. Our members believe that clarity is essential to minimise any disruptions in the production and delivery of critical products and services.

 

American Hour: Transatlantic trade agenda developments

17 Apr 2020
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Trade & External Affairs
Transatlantic

As a committed bridge-builder and trusted partner, AmCham EU is bringing the EU and US even closer in our weekly members-only online fireside chat series called American Hour. On Thursday, 16 April, we welcomed David De Falco, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia, US Department of Commerce during our American Hour members-only session. Mr De Falco discussed the latest developments on the transatlantic trade agenda with our members.

International trade: What is the way forward?

17 Apr 2020
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Trade & External Affairs

In an MEPcast panel entitled 'International Trade: What is the way forward?', Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU stressed that what Europe needs most right now is bold leadership, trust, solidarity and cooperation over competition between Member States and across the globe.

The online event took place on Wednesday, 15 April 2020, and was hosted by Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou, Member of the European Parliament. Other panellists included Sabine Weyand, Director General, DG Trade and Victor do Prado, Director of the Council and Trade Negotiations Committee Division, WTO. You can watch the panel here

Town Hall: View from China - Challenges and recovery

15 Apr 2020
All Committees

On Wednesday, 15 April, AmCham EU held its third Town Hall meeting for members. The meeting featured a discussion with Alan Beebe, President, American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China), who gave a general overview on the crisis and response to COVID-19 in China. Alan Beebe also discussed the economic and geopolitical impact of the outbreak while sharing best practices as well as common concerns related to the current context.

American Hour with Dan Mullaney, Assistant USTR for Europe

10 Apr 2020
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Trade & External Affairs

As a committed bridge-builder and trusted partner, AmCham EU is bringing the EU and US even closer in our online fireside chat series called American Hour. On Thursday, 9 April, we welcomed Dan Mullaney, Assistant USTR for Europe and the Middle East, Office of the US Trade Representative. During the chat, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU provided opening remarks and noted that: 'We are all in this together and we call on both governments to focus on solidarity. Now is the time to demonstrate the values we share in Europe, across the Atlantic and with the rest of the global community.'

Thank you Carsten Dannöhl (Caterpillar), Chair of the Trade and External Affairs Committee for moderating the discussion.

Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU speaks at webinar on the EU and Global Outlook on COVID-19

10 Apr 2020
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On Thursday, 9 April, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU provided remarks during a webinar organised by FiscalNote and CQ Roll Call on the EU and the Global Outlook on COVID-19. Addressing participants from the EU and US business community, Susan spoke about the EU response to the current crisis and industry’s key priorities for a strong recovery plan. Other speakers included Thomas Adlam, Senior Policy Analyst, FiscalNote and Jim Saska, Financial Reporter at CQ Roll Call (moderator).

AmCham EU Town Hall with Eva Maydell, MEP

9 Apr 2020
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On Wednesday, 8 April, AmCham EU held its second Town Hall meeting for members. The meeting featured a discussion with Eva Maydell, Member of European Parliament, who provided her insights into the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak – more specifically, into the EU’s response to the pandemic and the extreme need for cooperation, exchange of best practices and expertise between policy-makers and stakeholders in this current context.

These new online members-only sessions aiming to share priorities and concerns as well as to update members on AmCham EU's activities will happen on a weekly basis and will analyse the impact of COVID-19 with experts. For more information, please contact Roberta Brumana (RBR@amchameu.eu).  

How American companies support the global COVID-19 response

8 Apr 2020
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The health crisis we face today is an unprecedented challenge for our society. American companies have taken immediate action to not only protect their employees, support communities in Europe, and around the world, but also to develop innovative solutions to address the global emergency. At the same time, AmCham EU member companies are striving to preserve business continuity in a safe and responsible manner. 

Take a look at some of their stories

AmChams in Europe: Solidarity, coordination and action

7 Apr 2020
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Solidarity, coordination and action: what we need to fight COVID-19 and protect the economy

The world is facing an extraordinary challenge from the outbreak of COVID-19. The pandemic poses a severe threat to the health and wellbeing of citizens and the global economy with harmful consequences for all parts of society. AmChams in Europe, the umbrella organization for 45 AmChams from 43 countries across Europe and Eurasia, fully support governments’ efforts to tackle the pandemic and mitigate its effects. The mobilization of resources has been unprecedented, and we need continued leadership to address the impact of the crisis on society.

American Hour with Kate Kalutkiewicz, White House

3 Apr 2020
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Trade & External Affairs
Transatlantic

As a committed bridge-builder and trusted partner, AmCham EU is bringing the EU and US even closer in our new online fireside chat series, called American Hour. On Thursday, 2 April, we held out first session with Kate Kalutkiewicz, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Trade Policy, National Economic Council, White House. During the chat, Susan Danger, AmCham EU CEO provided opening remarks and noted that: ‘Cooperation – not competition – is and will always remain the key for a vibrant transatlantic partnership.’ 

Thank you Taggart Davis (JP Morgan), Chair of AmCham EU's Transatlantic Task Force for moderating the discussion. 

AmCham Turkey Webinar

3 Apr 2020
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On Friday, 3 April, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU and Joris Pollet, Chair of Operations Group AmCham EU and Managing Director Government Relations Europe, Procter & Gamble joined a webinar organised by AmCham Turkey/American Business Forum in Turkey (ABFT) on Europe's Approach to COVID-19: Business Continuity & Social Impacts. In a discussion moderated by Tankut Turnaoğlu, AmCham Turkey/ABFT Chair (Procter & Gamble), Susan highlighted the EU-wide response to fight against the outbreak and the steps taken by the AmChams in Europe network and AmCham EU in supporting their members. Joris Pollet focused on the actions taken by the private sector as well as best practices from the governments in Member States.

Coffee to Connect

2 Apr 2020
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On Wednesday, 1 April, AmCham EU CEO, Susan Danger was a guest speaker for AmCham Slovenia’s Coffee to Connect series. A discussion with AmCham Slovenia Executive Director, Ajša Vodnik covered the EU’s measures and response to the COVID-19 crisis, the reactions of Member States, and the impact on EU-US relations. Representatives of AmCham Slovenia’s member companies joined the call. You can watch the insightful discussion here.   

New COVID-19 portal

30 Mar 2020
All Committees

AmCham EU has developed a new public portal to share information and resources on the COVID-19 pandemic. It brings together updates from the EU institutions and Member States, as well as insights into the business response to the crisis. The portal also features initiatives from member companies to support local communities in Europe and globally through these unprecedented times. The information is being updated daily.

Visit the new portal.

AmCham EU calls for additional border management measures during the COVID-19 health crisis

27 Mar 2020
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Customs & Trade Facilitation

Brussels – On Wednesday, 25 March 2020, the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) sent a letter to Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni, Stephen Quest, Director General of DG TAXUD and Philip Kermode, Director, Customs (TAXUD.A), DG TAXUD, calling for a coordinated response with the Member States to the COVID-19 crisis on customs border management and flow of commercial goods.

AmCham EU and US Chamber of Commerce launch Transatlantic Economy 2020 report

27 Mar 2020
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Trade & External Affairs
Transatlantic

On Thursday, 26 March 2020, the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) and the US Chamber of Commerce hosted an online event to mark the launch of our Transatlantic Economy 2020 report. To watch the event again, click here.

New study: COVID-19 set to test the resilience of the transatlantic economy

26 Mar 2020
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Trade & External Affairs
Transatlantic

A new study on the transatlantic economy stresses the impact the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will have on both the European and US economies. The current crisis adds to existing economic and political instability, which, in turn, challenges the world’s largest marketplace. Despite mounting uncertainty, the 2020 report emphasises that the fundamentals of the transatlantic relationship remain strong, and will likely play a role in the economic recovery to come. 

Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU, said: ‘We need the US and the EU to work together, with the entire global community, to ensure a coordinated approach to the health emergency caused by COVID-19 and its ripple effects on the economy. Bold action from governments is critical to protect citizens’ health and shield our economies from the impact of a global recession.’ She went on to say: ‘Today’s crisis demonstrates the continued importance of transatlantic cooperation.’

To download the study, please click here.

 

US chargé d'affaires dials in for our first online Plenary

26 Mar 2020
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Plenary Meeting

On Tuesday, 24 March 2020, AmCham EU hosted its first online Plenary meeting with over 70 participants from across our membership. The internal part provided key updates on COVID-19, membership and upcoming policy initiatives. 

The Plenary then featured Mark Libby, Chargé d’Affaires, US Mission to the EU, who showcased US efforts to address the current pandemic and called for renewed EU-US cooperation to tackle the crisis.

The discussion was followed by a presentation on ongoing tax policy initiatives at the EU and OECD levels by Will Morris, Chair, Tax Committee, AmCham EU and Deputy Global Tax Policy Leader, PwC.

AmCham EU features in Global AmChams online briefing

26 Mar 2020
All Committees

On Thursday 26 March, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU, was a guest speaker on a worldwide online briefing hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce for the global AmChams network.

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