On Tuesday, 24 March, AmCham EU hosted Leopoldo Rubinacci, Deputy Director-General, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission, to discuss the changing landscape of transatlantic trade in a context of rising protectionism and uncertainty. The meeting was timely as Transatlantic stakeholders eagerly wait for the European Parliament vote on Thursday, 26 March, on the EU-US Framework Agreement. The discussion also looked at differences in areas such as tariffs, industrial policy and market access, and how these affect businesses operating across the Atlantic. The importance of continued dialogue and cooperation to manage these challenges and avoid further disruption to global trade was also highlighted.
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