The United States' trade and investment relationship with the countries of Europe is the largest and most complex in the world. U.S. transatlantic economic ties are dominated by relations with the European Union (EU) and its 27 member states.
The member states of the EU collectively represent a market of nearly 500 million consumers. The United States and the and the EU share the largest economic relationship in the world. Trade and investment flows between the United States and the EU generate substantial economic opportunities. Goods and services produced by the United States nonetheless face persistent barriers entering and maintaining access to the EU market, which limits the opportunity of U.S. workers and businesses to benefit from transatlantic trade.
Non-EU European countries, including the United Kingdom, the European Free Trade Association, and the countries of Southeast Europe and Türkiye, also represent very significant markets for U.S. exporters and investors.
