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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.