The EU-US Framework Agreement has helped stabilise the business outlook for transatlantic trade and investment despite lingering pessimism, a new AmCham EU survey shows.
AmCham EU speaks for American companies committed to Europe on trade, investment and competitiveness issues.
They recently polled member companies about their views on the transatlantic economy, the EU-US deal and policies on both sides of the Atlantic.
Compared with a similar flash poll in January, here’s how sentiment has shifted:
➡️ Pessimism falls from 89% to 46% but remains the dominant outlook for transatlantic trade and investment. One in three now expect stability, and optimism rises tenfold, to 21%.
➡️ Concern over policy direction in the EU and the US shows little change since January. Majorities expect EU (56%) and US (60%) policies to have a negative impact on European operations.
➡️ Half rank tariff reductions as the top priority for implementation of the Framework Agreement.
➡️ Businesses want to see the EU and the US reduce regulatory burdens, engage with industry and continue lowering tariffs.