- Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Time: Reception at 5:00 PM & Lecture at 6:00 PM
- Location: Latin American Cultural Center (4338 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)
Event Description
Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of transatlantic economic relations and their impact on Western Pennsylvania.
Commercial ties with Europe support hundreds of thousands of jobs across Pennsylvania. Trade between Europe and the Commonwealth is worth billions of dollars each year, and European companies account for nearly three-quarters of all foreign direct investment in Pennsylvania. Yet the $9.8 trillion transatlantic economy - the largest economic relationship in the world - is facing growing challenges, including tariff threats, financial uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and inflationary pressures.
What do these developments mean for Pittsburgh's businesses, workforce, and economy? How might global economic shifts affect companies and communities throughout Pennsylvania? And how can the region leverage its strong ties with Europe to remain competitive in an increasingly uncertain global environment?
This timely program will explore these questions and provide valuable insights for business leaders, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in international trade and economic development.
Speaker
Dr. Daniel S. Hamilton
Senior Fellow, Johns Hopkins University SAIS Foreign Policy Institute
President, Transatlantic Leadership Network
Dr. Hamilton is a leading expert on transatlantic relations, international trade, and global economic policy. His research focuses on the economic, political, and security ties between Europe and North America and their implications for regional competitiveness and global cooperation.
Registration is free, but required.
Hosted by the German American Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh Chapter in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh.