On Tuesday, 17 May AmCham EU hosted an event to discuss the future of EU trade policy and how to bridge the gap between European and local levels. Despite the size, importance and strength of trade, the benefits of globalisation are often questioned. Exports - supported by trade relationships like the $1.1 trillion transatlantic partnership - support one in seven jobs in the EU. Yet, trade disputes and rising protectionism continue to pose real threats to the support of international trade in Europe. In order to provide prosperity to citizens in a changing economy while contributing to the green transition, panelists highlighted the importance of cooperation between policymakers, business and other stakeholders.
The panel featured Cristina Falcone, Vice-President Public Affairs Europe, UPS; Heidi Hautala, MEP (Greens/EFA, FI) and Andrey Kovatchev, MEP (EPP, BG), and it was moderated by Thibaut L'Ortye, Director of Public Affairs, AmCham EU.
To further understand how international exports impact regional employment and production, read AmCham EU’s study, Exporting to the World, EU Regions and Trade.
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From Tuesday, 16 to Wednesday, 17 June, AmCham EU travelled to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France for a series of meetings on EU trade and external affairs policy developments. The delegation engaged with Members of the European Parliament and political group advisers to share business perspectives on the future of the EU-US relationship. Discussions focused on the need to reset transatlantic trade and investment ties, strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and preserve open, rules-based markets. Members also highlighted the importance of avoiding tariffs, reducing regulatory complexity, deepening cooperation on economic security, critical supply chains and digital policy as well as ensuring that resilience measures remain proportionate, predictable and open to trusted partners.
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On Tuesday, 10 June, Thibaut L’Ortye spoke at EUROPEN’s panel on Global Partnerships and the EU Single Market. The discussion focused on how Europe can strengthen its competitiveness and attractiveness as an investment destination. Mr L’Ortye underlined the importance of external partnerships to support supply chains, particularly in areas such as critical minerals and AI, as well as secondary raw materials. He also highlighted the need for the EU to remain open to international investors while pursuing its economic security objectives.
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Authored by Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU
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