On Thursday, 9 January 2020 the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted the 21st Annual State of American Business event. Through real-time video integration in a series of live watch events across the United States and around the world, AmCham EU was present and actively participated in the American business watch party.
You can watch the full event here.
On Thursday, 9 January 2020 the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted the 21st Annual State of American Business event. Through real-time video integration in a series of live watch events across the United States and around the world, AmCham EU was present and actively participated in the American business watch party.
You can watch the full event here.
AmCham Mexico, AmCham Canada, British American Business as well as several local and state chamber partners in the US also joined the watch party. The event included U.S. Chamber CEO Thomas Donohue’s annual address, followed by a Faces of Business fireside chat moderated by U.S. Chamber President Suzanne Clark. Discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities of American business in 2020, with a special focus on America’s role in the global economy and the importance of the international business arena.
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On Tuesday 2 December, Thibaut L’Ortye, Senior Director of Public Affairs, AmCham EU presented The Transatlantic Economy 2025 report at AmCham Luxembourg’s Transatlantic Trade and Investment event. Stacey Feinberg, US Ambassador to Luxembourg highlighted the strong ties between Luxembourg and the US, with over 150,000 people employed thanks to the partnership. During his section, Mr L’Ortye presented the results of the report, with a particular focus on the resiliency of the EU-US relationship. Despite differing views on certain issues, the transatlantic partnership remains the most integrated in the world, directly responsible for 16 million jobs and one third of global GDP.
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On Monday, 5 December 2025, AmCham EU hosted the Honorable Andrew Puzder, United States Ambassador to the European Union, for an evening marking his first few months in Brussels. The reception opened with remarks from Liam Benham (Boeing), Chair and Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU Ambassador Puzder shared his initial impressions and outlined his priorities for the US Mission to the EU. With over 200 attendees, we concluded the evening with an informal networking session featuring US-themed food and refreshments, offering further opportunity for open dialogue and connection with the Ambassador and his team.
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On Tuesday, 2 December, AmCham EU took part in a roundtable discussion with Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State. With the implementation of the EU-US Framework Agreement moving forward, the discussions focused on building a more stable and competitive transatlantic business environment. Participants discussed the importance of an open Single Market and the urgency to move ahead with the EU’s work on simplification. The exchange also underlined the value of the transatlantic marketplace as a springboard for American companies to compete globally. Strengthening the partnership makes both sides more resilient and better positioned to respond to strategic challenges, including those posed by non-market economies.
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