18. February 2025

US WATCH

News, Events & Commentary – Your View on the USA!

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In recent years, Styrian exports to the USA have developed extremely dynamically. However, given the current geopolitical situation under Trump II, the status of the second most important market for the Styrian economy is unclear. Now more than ever, it is crucial to monitor the market closely, continuously evaluate strategies, and prepare even more thoroughly.

With US Watch, we provide you with regular, concise updates on economic developments, groundbreaking technologies, and relevant market trends in the USA. Benefit from valuable first-hand insights and stay one step ahead with us – because those who understand the US market secure decisive competitive advantages!

Links

FOREIGN TRADE: USA Concise information on the economy, law, business travel, exports, and imports US Tariffs Infopoint US customs information and trade developments

Current reports on our focus on the USA

Post-event report | USA Day: Smart Investment Strategies US market entry in practice: Insights & B2B talks at USA Day 2026 To tariff or not to tariff – that is the question der Grazer

Our US event tips

Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit March 17–19, 2026 | Seattle USA: "Space for Extraordinary" March 23–26, 2026 | Washington D.C. AI @Massachusetts Institute of Technology April 14–16, 2026 | Boston/Cambridge Future of Hydrogen in Alberta & Texas April 20–24, 2026 | Austin & Houston SelectUSA Investment Summit May 3–6, 2026 | National Harbor, Maryland

Press articles

2026-02-13: Stability in times of uncertainty Steirische Wirtschaft 2026-01-30_ America is still a friend Kleine Zeitung (Download) 2026-01-30_International visit to Graz: US Ambassador Fisher in conversation with Governor Kunasek Land Steiermark (Download) 2025-09-04_Deal causes tariff-free uncertainty WKO (Download) 2025-08-23_Tariff concessions with conditions. A commentary by Karl Hartleb Kleine Zeitung (Download) 2025-07-29_US tariffs challenging for the automotive industry ORF Steiermark.at 2025-07-28_Reactions after US tariff agreement Steiermark heute 2025-05-07_Great interest in Styrian tariff training ORF Steiermark Heute 2025-05-07_Great interest in Styrian tariff training orf.at 2025-04-11_The consequences of the tariff earthquake Steirische Wirtschaft (Download) 2025-04-05_Between tariffs, anger & confidence Kleine Zeitung 2025-03-27_US tariffs on imported cars hit Styria Orf.at 2025-03-27_US tariffs on imported cars hit Styria ORF Steiermark Heute 2025-03-24_Talk im Turm Export SPIRIT Magazin (Download) 2025-02-27_Interview on the topic of exports Genie Streich – the Styrian Economy Podcast 2025-02-17_Investments, new strategies: How Styrian companies are preparing for Trump's USA Kleine Zeitung

Your contact at ICS

Clara Lenz, ICS

Clara Lenz

Senior Project Management

T +43 316 601 276 M +43 664 88584628 E clara.lenz@ic-steiermark.at

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