AmCham EU

42nd Annual Competition Policy Conference: cutting through the noise to shape effective competition policy

26 Aug 2025

All committees

Competition policy

As industrial ambitions in Europe and the US continue to shift, competition policy is becoming an increasingly important tool for shaping economic resilience and strategic influence. Rising security concerns, shifting political priorities and intensified global competition are redefining the global economic landscape. Should governments leverage public procurement and state aid to strengthen Europe's industrial base? Could reforming merger control foster stronger, more innovative companies? Meanwhile, as traditional cooperation frameworks are tested, transatlantic competition enforcement must adapt to new challenges.

Discussing regulatory simplification with the Transatlantic Policy Network

30 Jul 2025

All committees

Beginning on Tuesday, 22 July, AmCham EU took part in the Transatlantic Policy Network’s Transatlantic Week to speak about regulatory simplification as a driver of transatlantic competitiveness. Roger Coelho, Senior Director of Policy, AmCham EU, underlined the urgent need for more coherent and predictable regulatory frameworks to reduce burdens, support innovation and strengthen economic ties between the EU and the US. He emphasised that balanced regulation creates the right conditions for businesses to thrive. Liam Benham (Boeing), Chair, AmCham EU, contributed to the discussions on Wednesday, 23 July, highlighting that regulatory alignment, mutual recognition and the removal of barriers are essential to a strong transatlantic economic relationship. Read about our work on simplification.

EU-US trade deal brings relief to transatlantic business

28 Jul 2025

All committees

Trade & External Affairs

Transatlantic

The framework agreement reached between the EU and the US provides relief to businesses bracing for significant disruption across global supply chains. The deal brings much-needed de-escalation in the ongoing dispute and greater certainty for companies. However, a 15% tariff still marks a significant increase in the cost of trading across the Atlantic for many sectors.