AmCham Sweden is the only trade association in Sweden dedicated to advancing U.S.-Swedish trade and investment. We champion policies that drive competitiveness, innovation, and investment while advocating for smarter, more effective regulation. In 2025, we will focus on reinforcing AmCham’s role as the premier partner for businesses navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing global landscape.

The $8.7 trillion transatlantic economy stands as a pillar of resilience amidst global economic and strategic challenges, with the U.S. and Europe serving as each other’s most critical markets and geoeconomic partners. No other regions in the world share such a deeply integrated relationship. This strength is mirrored in the robust economic ties between Sweden and the United States, which supports 276,403 jobs—63,529 in Sweden supported by U.S. companies and 212,874 in the U.S. supported by Swedish companies. With mutual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) totaling $154.4 billion—$60.3 billion from the U.S. in Sweden and $94.1 billion from Sweden in the U.S.—and thriving trade flows in goods and services, this relationship exemplifies the strength and depth of transatlantic cooperation.

As a cornerstone of the transatlantic business community, AmCham Sweden is uniquely positioned to strengthen collaboration between the U.S. and Sweden, shaping a competitive business environment that supports a thriving future for Sweden and its role in the EU. We guide our members through opportunities to influence and engage during economic shifts and technological transformations.

In this dynamic environment, shared values—democracy, the rule of law, and human rights—remain the foundation for innovation and investment. To stay competitive, we must break down barriers to progress, fostering resilience, preparedness, and growth. By helping to enhance supply chains and prioritizing critical areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital trade, and “friendshoring,” we open new avenues for business, enabling economic expansion and a stronger competitive edge for our members.

Addressing Opportunities and Challenges in Transatlantic Business:

AmCham Sweden serves as a vital platform for sharing opportunities and reducing friction in transatlantic business, fostering innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and strengthening economic ties between Sweden and the U.S. by addressing key interconnected areas such as:

Digitalization, Emerging Technologies & Transatlantic Cooperation

• Advocate for harmonized digital standards and reduced regulatory burdens to foster seamless trade in emerging technologies like AI, 6G, and cybersecurity solutions

• Leverage the Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council (TTC) to align on policies that enhance innovation, data flows, and competitiveness

• Highlight collaborations such as the U.S.-Sweden 6G partnership and digital trade agreements, ensuring both nations lead in global digital transformation

Precision Medicine, Data in Healthcare

• Position Sweden and the U.S. as leaders in life sciences through partnerships in R&D and healthcare innovation, improving patient outcomes and societal value

• Advocate for shared frameworks to access real-world healthcare data, enabling breakthroughs in precision medicine and cross-border treatment optimization

• Drive joint efforts to modernize healthcare data infrastructure, addressing regulatory inconsistencies to spur innovation and global competitiveness

Resilience, Preparedness & Shared Security

• Strengthen total defense and transatlantic security through NATO and the U.S.-Sweden Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), creating a stable environment for business growth

• Promote friendshoring and resilient supply chains to reduce reliance on non-market economies and address global disruptions like climate change and geopolitical tensions

• Equip businesses with tools to adapt to megatrends such as digitalization, enhancing long-term transatlantic economic resilience

Sustainability & the Green Transition

• Champion U.S.-Sweden sustainability collaborations, including Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance and ESG leadership, to set global benchmarks

• Mobilize capital for the green transition by advocating for streamlined regulatory processes, driving progress on shared goals like UNSDGs 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and 13 (Climate Action)

• Promote cross-border initiatives to close the innovation gap, ensuring sustainable growth and economic competitiveness in a global market

Workforce & Talent of the Future

• Align educational priorities with transatlantic industry needs in AI, green tech, and precision medicine to prepare a globally competitive workforce

• Streamline immigration and incentivize talent mobility to attract top-tier global experts and strengthen U.S.-Sweden innovation ecosystems

• Support lifelong learning and public-private partnerships that ensure workforce adaptability to evolving industry demands across the Atlantic