A potentially significant new institution could emerge in the relationship between Italy and the United States: a single transatlantic chamber designed to operate on both sides of the Atlantic and provide companies with a more integrated network for trade and investment.
The proposal was presented in Milan on October 2 during “Navigating U.S.–Italy Commercial Policies,” an event organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy and the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce in New York through their Joint Trade & Tariffs Committee.
The meeting brought together business leaders, institutions and trade specialists to discuss the future of economic relations between the 2 countries.
At the center of the discussion was an idea that has apparently been developing for some time – progressively integrating AmCham Italy and the New York-based IACC, potentially leading to their merger and the creation of what Simone Crolla, Managing Director of AmCham Italy, described as a genuinely transatlantic chamber.
The objective would be practical. Instead of maintaining separate organizations and potentially overlapping initiatives in Italy and the United States, a unified structure could combine expertise, contacts and services. Italian companies entering or expanding in the American market could receive assistance through the same organization on both sides of the Atlantic, while U.S. companies interested in Italy could benefit from a similarly connected network.
The project is not yet a completed agreement. The proposal still needs to be formalized and submitted to the boards and leadership of the 2 organizations. Federico Tozzi, Executive Director of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, confirmed that discussions will continue.
The economic environment provides substantial reasons for exploring greater coordination. Italian exports to the United States increased 7.2% in 2025, while Italian direct investment in America also continued to expand. More broadly, U.S.–European commerce represents an enormous economic ecosystem – more than $6.4 billion in goods and services crosses the Atlantic every day.
If the project advances, the transatlantic chamber could therefore represent more than an organizational merger. It could create a permanent institutional bridge connecting companies, investors and professionals in Italy and the United States, providing a single platform specifically designed to make one of Italy’s most important international economic relationships easier to navigate.
