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Engaging with the EU’s three Presidents

9 Apr 2025
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Amidst trade tensions and global uncertainty, senior business leaders from AmCham EU’s Executive Council engaged with Presidents António Costa, Roberta Metsola and Ursula von der Leyen of the European Council, Parliament and Commission. The meetings provided a platform to exchange views on the economic outlook for Europe and the state of the transatlantic relationship at testing times.

Furnacing the future

7 Apr 2025
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With up to a fifth of the EU’s building CO2 emissions coming from their construction, renovation, deconstruction, demolition and wider supply chain, Owens Corning is responding by investing in more sustainable technologies at its Paroc Hällekis insulation plant in Sweden. The company has launched a multi-year project to replace two coke-fired cupola furnaces with an electric melting furnace, which could reduce the plant’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80%. Supported by the Swedish Energy Agency’s Industrial Leap programme, the initiative enhances Owens Corning’s sustainability credentials, builds employees' skillsets and aligns with its 2030 climate goals. Learn more on Invested in Europe. 

Reciprocal tariffs: AmCham EU urges de-escalation in tit-for-tat dispute

3 Apr 2025
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The US administration announced the imposition of a 20% tariff on most imports from the EU. In response, the EU indicated it is preparing for further countermeasures if no negotiated solution is found. AmCham EU is concerned that these measures will create damaging ripple effects across all sectors of the economy. Tariffs are harmful taxes on imports that increase costs for consumers and businesses. The associated financial impact and supply chain disruptions for a broad range of industries will be widespread and are simply too difficult to assess. The rapid imposition of the tariffs adds to the overall uncertainty, leaving close to no time for companies and officials to adjust. 

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