Transatlantic Tech and Trade Collaboration Gains Momentum

By Founder Success Magazine

Washington, D.C., September 27, 2025 – In a strategic move signaling closer collaboration between the United States and the European Union, officials from both sides have announced plans to deepen cooperation on emerging technologies and trade initiatives. While the discussions produced few concrete announcements, the intent to align on key issues was clear.

Delegations from the world’s two largest economies convened at the University of Maryland campus for the third meeting of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC). Established in June 2021 by U.S. President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the TTC aims to harmonize transatlantic approaches to technology, innovation, and economic growth.

Among the initiatives unveiled is a Transatlantic Sustainable Trade Program, designed to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy while boosting investment and trade flows across the Atlantic.

Key figures participating included U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, alongside European Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis (Trade) and Margrethe Vestager (Competition).

Both sides also expressed intentions to establish a transparency mechanism for semiconductor subsidies, aiming to enhance accountability in this critical sector. Moreover, discussions addressed the creation of international standards for artificial intelligence, focusing on trustworthy AI frameworks and risk management practices to ensure safe deployment globally.

Analysts suggest that this renewed collaboration could have lasting effects on global trade and technology policy. “Aligning standards and transparency protocols between the U.S. and EU sets a foundation for broader regulatory cooperation,” notes a trade policy expert. “This could shape the competitive landscape for years to come, especially in AI and semiconductors.”

While tangible agreements are still in development, the meeting underscores a shared commitment to fostering innovation while maintaining fair and sustainable trade practices. For entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders, these transatlantic efforts may define the rules of engagement for the next generation of technological and economic competition.