'Let's not forget that Europe is doing really well. Actually, this is a concern for business, too. We're not shouting enough about the good things...The fundamentals haven't changed. The EU-US relationship is absolutely crucial....If that relationship does well, there is a knock-on effect elsewhere in the world, including for benefits for the consumer', says Susan Danger, CEO AmCham EU.

According to preliminary results, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from the European Union (EU) to the rest of the world amounted to €186 billion in 2016, a sharp drop (-68%) compared with the €585 bn recorded in 2015, Eurostat reported.