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USA 2026 Economic Outlook
General info
Organizer
What is it about?
The Trump administration’s economic strategy is heavily oriented toward protectionism and domestic industry revival. Tariffs on imports have risen sharply and exporters must expect higher entry costs and more complex customs clearance.
Nevertheless, the U.S. remains a large, high-spending market with a strong dollar that boosts export profitability. Deregulation continues in sectors like energy, logistics and manufacturing offering opportunities for Brussels, Belgian and European firms willing to adapt. European tech transfers and innovation partnerships are highly valued by US firms.
How can exporters build tariff flexibility into pricing and contracts? Should they consider re-evaluating supply chains and partial US assembly or local partnerships? What is the new strategy to adapt to the ‘America First’ Trade Framework?
During our webinar, expert speakers will dive into these hot topics and share their point of view with the audience.
Program
- Kathlijn Fruithof, Representative of the Brussels-Capital Region in New York, hub.brussels, Trade and Invest Counselor
Welcome word and introduction - Ambassadeur Frédéric Bernard, Embassy of Belgium to the US in Washington, DC, Ambassador of Belgium to the US
Overview of Bilateral trade and invest relations between Belgium and the US - Brian Maguire, Journalist and broadcaster, US and EU political, economic, and business affairs, Washington DC and Brussels
Keynote 1: Overview of the key economic policies and their impact - Matthew Bock, Bock Trade Law: lawyer and a licensed customer broker specialized in U.S. import, export, and economic sanctions laws and regulations
Keynote 2: How to adapt your export strategy to the new America First Framework - Nathalie d’Harveng (à TBC), CEO of Nats Rawline: innovative plant-based, vegan snacks and raw pastries
Testimonial: Brussels based company exporting food products to the US
Additional information
- The webinar is free, but registration is mandatory.
- You will receive the webinar link after registration.