Jason Oxman President and Chief Executive Officer at Information Technology Industry Council | Official website
BRUSSELS – Today, global tech trade association ITI welcomed outcomes advancing transatlantic tech policy collaboration announced at the sixth U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) ministerial in Leuven, Belgium. The ITI President and CEO, Jason Oxman, expressed optimism, stating, “We’re encouraged that leaders on both sides of the Atlantic have heeded industry’s call to strengthen the process and functionality of the TTC to deliver impactful results in the years to come.”
Oxman also emphasized the importance of continued efforts, noting, “The commitments announced today on key issues including AI, semiconductors, and 6G take steps to advance bilateral cooperation but more work must be done to create meaningful progress. In order to achieve the shared goal of bolstering transatlantic leadership, dialogue must continue and industry engagement must be enhanced.”
Furthermore, ITI had previously urged policymakers to take specific actions to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the TTC. In a statement, ITI highlighted, "Ahead of the forum, ITI urged U.S. and EU policymakers to simplify the TTC’s structure, improve stakeholder involvement, and enhance outcomes between meetings to make it a sustainable dialogue for years to come."
The recommendations from ITI underscore the significance of the transatlantic relationship in addressing crucial tech issues such as AI, trade, 6G, quantum, and standards development. As the U.S. and EU navigate these challenges, ITI stresses the need for continuous dialogue and increased collaboration to drive transatlantic leadership in the tech sector.
