European Union

With 450 million wealthy consumers in the 27 Member States of the European Union (the EU) – representing the United States’ largest export market in the world – the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission to the European Union facilitates American business in the EU through strategic partner identification, project and policy advocacy, market intelligence, and virtual trade events. On behalf of all American businesses, we also help resolve market access barriers through active monitoring of EU legislation.

Drawing on the resources of our U.S. Commercial Service offices throughout Europe, our teams of commercial diplomats and commercial specialists help American firms compete and win. In fact, the EU’s rich consumer base, diverse economy, deep business ties to the United States, strong rule of law protections, and 25 million small and medium-size enterprises resulted in $197 billion of U.S. exports to the EU in 2021 alone.

Succeed in the European Union with the U.S. Commercial Service

Explore key resources and events that can help your international business in the EU.

U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council

Established at the June 2021 U.S.-EU Summit, the Trade and Technology Council deepens transatlantic trade and economic relations, basing policies on shared democratic values.

U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council

Complying with Regulatory Requirements in the EU

Learn about the certifications necessary to export your product to the EU and to comply with regulatory requirements, including the CE marking.

Regulatory Requirements

Protecting your Intellectual Property Rights in the EU

Our Intellectual Property Attaché’s office is dedicated to helping American businesses understand and address intellectual property issues that they may face in the EU.

Intellectual Property Rights

Data Protection Considerations for Doing Business in the EU

Now more than ever, data, technology, and the transfer of information are critical to your company’s operations. Learn the latest about complying with data protection requirements in the EU.

Data Protection

The Future of Energy

The Small Modular Reactor Working Group promotes the deployment and export of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in key European markets.

Small Modular Reactors

Seafood Trade in the EU

The NOAA Europe Office guides you through the maze of European legislation covering seafood import requirements and trade.

EU Seafood Trade