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How are companies adjusting to an evolving transatlantic trade environment? In a year so far marked by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, The Transatlantic Economy Pulse identifies trade and investment trends between Europe and the US in the first half of 2026.

On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Thibaut L’Ortye, Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer, AmCham EU, addressed MEPs with Brando Benifei, MEP (S&D, IT) and Chair, and Eva Maydell, MEP (EPP, BG) and Vice-Chair, European Parliament Delegation for relations with the United States. Taking place at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, he presented the latest trade and investment data alongside Daniel Hamilton, co-author of The Transatlantic Economy, stressing that behind the headlines lies the world’s most integrated economic relationship, worth around €8 trillion. He underlined that stability and predictability are essential, urging both sides to build on the Turnberry agreement. He also called for Europe’s industrial strategy to keep the Single Market open to investment. Read more in the latest Transatlantic Economy Pulse.

The Dual-Use Regulation gives Europe a common framework for economic security, but divergent national implementation is weakening it. The same transaction can be assessed differently depending on the Member State, with guidance on cloud and software-as-a-service transfers remains unclear. Licensing processes, meanwhile, still assume a physical consignment rather than digital workflows, which sits poorly with how integrated global businesses operate. Companies bear the added cost and legal uncertainty, while the security benefit is limited. A single EU-wide approach to intangible transfers and closer alignment with the US and UK would make controls more predictable and let authorities focus on genuine risks. Read how the revision of the Dual-Use Regulation can deliver a harmonised and future-proof framework for Europe.