On Thursday, 16 January, Micol Bertolini, Associate Policy Manager represented AmCham EU at a panel organised by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Europe and the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI). The topic of discussion? EU-US trade relations. Ms Bertolini spoke about why now, with a new administration in the White House, close transatlantic ties are crucial to overcoming shared challenges. With 16 million jobs on both sides of the Atlantic, a strong transatlantic partnership, based on shared values and interests is needed for growth and security for both regions. With EU-US relations entering a new phase, find out how our members see the relationship evolving.

Joining Ms Bertolini on the panel was Matthias Jørgensen, Head of Unit, USA and Canada, Directorate-general for Trade, European Commission; Majda Ruge, Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations and Matthias Kraemer, Head, External Economic Policy, BDI.