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European preference took centre stage at a Confederation of Swedish Enterprise discussion on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Dr Kim Watts, Policy Director, AmCham EU, joined Fergus McReynolds, Board Member, British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium, to discuss the Industrial Accelerator Act from the perspective of the EU's closest trade partners. Dr Watts stressed that 'Made in Europe' should reward EU added value, not headquartering, noting American companies employ around 4.6 million people in the EU. She also urged clarity on partner status in the primary legislation, warning that investment plans built on existing EU commitments are otherwise on hold. Learn more in our paper.

At RAID 2026, Thibaut L’Ortye, Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer, AmCham EU joined a panel discussion on EU-US regulatory approaches to technology. Taking place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, the discussion explored how transatlantic cooperation can focus on shared outcomes rather than identical rulebooks, including on cybersecurity, AI safety, consumer protection and resilient supply chains. Mr L’Ortye also highlighted the wider conditions needed to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.

On Tuesday, 22 September, AmCham EU hosted Dragoș Tudorache, Member of the Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné, European Commission, for a fireside chat. Moderated by Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU, the conversation explored the growing role of economic security in Europe’s trade agenda and external relations. The exchange examined how this shift is shaping the EU’s engagement with trading partners and its position globally. Attention also turned to the choices facing Europe in a changing geo-strategic landscape, including how to reinforce resilience and strengthen competitiveness.