The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce has taken a clear position against the tariffs US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, stressing in a statement that it has always been in favor of free and fair trade and any disputes oght to be resolved through dialogue.
In its statement on Thursday it also estimated that the impact of the new tariffs on Greek exports will be rather small.
“The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce is closely monitoring President Trump’s announcements about the imposition of tariffs on various countries, including European Union member states and Greece. As an institutional body, we have expressed, in cooperation with other American Chambers, our firm position in favor of free and fair trade and in favor of resolving trade disputes through dialogue and cooperation,” read the AmCham statement.
“Although the Greek-US trade balance is relatively small and the immediate impact may be limited, we are closely monitoring developments and are ready to adapt to any new data. Our primary goal is to ensure a favorable trade environment that will support entrepreneurship and strengthen bilateral economic ties.”
“We are committed to taking initiatives, either alone or in collaboration with other American chambers inside and outside Europe, seeking to initiate a constructive dialogue that will promote the stability and development of trade between the US and Europe, based on mutual benefit and institutional consistency,” the Chamber concluded.