The US Supreme Court has ruled today to halt tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In response, the US Administration has indicated it will shortly enact a new 10% global tariff and initiate new tariff investigations under alternative instruments.

The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) continues to oppose broad-based tariffs as they disrupt supply chains and increase costs for businesses and consumers. We echo the US Chamber of Commerce’s call for the US Administration to use this ruling as an opportunity to reset its overall tariff policy.

There is now significant uncertainty for businesses that depend on a stable and predictable trade policy environment. Further guidance from authorities is required for companies to understand how the latest developments will impact their operations.

The EU-US trade and investment relationship is the most important economic partnership in the world. AmCham EU looks to the EU and the US to continue working closely together in support of their shared growth and security.

The EU’s e-invoicing landscape is increasingly fragmented, with Member States imposing divergent formats, extra data fields, inconsistent definitions, validation rules and implementation timelines that drive up compliance costs – especially for SMEs – and undermine the Single Market.

Reforming the EU’s e-invoicing landscape is vital to deliver upon the vast simplification potential of VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) and the Public Procurement Directive revision.

Learn more about why the EU should establish a harmonised, interoperable EU framework for B2G and B2B e-invoicing by mandating the use of a common standard and limited variety of syntaxes, establishing common transmission methods and supporting efficient implementation.  

On Tuesday, 17 February, AmCham EU met with Caleb Orr, US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, to exchange views on transatlantic economic priorities. Malte Lohan, CEO, opened the discussion by highlighting the importance of a strong and predictable business environment for US companies operating in the EU. The exchange focused on regulatory and investment conditions affecting international business, as well as the broader EU-US trade relationship and the value of continued economic cooperation. Participants also discussed cooperation on critical mineral supply chains, underlining the importance of coordinated transatlantic efforts to strengthen economic security, resilience and competitiveness. 

On Tuesday, 17 February, AmCham EU met with Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Vsevolod Chentsov, Head of Mission of Ukraine to the European Union. Malte Lohan, CEO, opened the discussion by reaffirming AmCham EU’s continued support for Ukraine’s recovery and EU integration, highlighting the importance of maintaining close transatlantic cooperation during Ukraine’s reconstruction. The exchange focused on aligning recovery efforts with the accession process, strengthening rule of law and investment conditions and ensuring fair access for international companies to EU recovery mechanisms. Participants also discussed the value of structured dialogue with the private sector to support implementation and attract long-term investment, underscoring shared commitment to Ukraine’s resilience and growth. Learn more about the role business can play in Ukraine’s recovery. 

As part of the AmCham EU’s continued organisational development, the secretariat has put in place a new management structure:

AmCham EU is pleased to announce election results from January. We wish successful terms to Rachele Ciavarella (Salesforce), Nicholas Cosenza (Amgen), Amélie Coulet (IBM), Dominika Domanska (Johnson & Johnson), Kaarli Eichhorn (Jones Day) and Alois Thiant (Marsh McLennan).

Please find below a detailed list of the recent appointments to leadership positions:    

• Rachele Ciavarella (Salesforce), confirmed Vice-Chair, Digital Economy Committee 

• Nicholas Cosenza (Amgen), re-elected Vice-Chair, Healthcare Committee 

• Amélie Coulet (IBM), elected Chair, Trade Committee 

• Dominika Domanska (Johnson & Johnson), elected Vice-Chair, Healthcare Committee 

• Kaarli Eichhorn (Jones Day), re-confirmed Vice-Chair, Ukraine Task Force 

• Alois Thiant (Marsh McLennan), re-confirmed Vice-Chair, Ukraine Task Force 

Our thanks to the members who stepped down recently from their leadership position. We are grateful for their continued engagement and trust in AmCham EU.     

• Emanuele Frezza (UPS), former Chair, Trade Committee