This event will provide a platform for Members of the European Parliament, EU business representatives and relevant Institutions to exchange information and views on which role the EU should play in times of increasing trade tensions and rivalry of economic models. European business representatives located in both the US and China will give insights from the ground and lay out business‘ priority issues.

Agenda

Welcome and introduction by Reinhard Bütikofer, Chairman of the EU-China Delegation of the European Parliament 

US business perspectives by  Daniel Andrich, President & CEO, Representative of German Industry + Trade (RGIT)

Chinese business perspectives by Jens Hildebrandt, Delegate & Chief Representative, Delegation of German Industry & Commerce, Beijing

European Commission perspective by Adeline Hinderer, Head of Unit, Far East, DG Trade, European Commission

First European business response by Sophie Windisch, International Trade Eurochambres and Maurice Fermont, Senior Adviser on international trade Businesseurope