Bloomberg Talks US Ambassador to EU Andrew Puzder Talks 'Made in Europe'
Feb 20, 2026
Andrew Puzder, U.S. Ambassador to the EU and former business executive, tackles U.S.-EU trade tensions and Parliament timing. He digs into concerns over 'Made in Europe' preferences, defense industrial integration, tariffs on steel and aluminum derivatives, and the interplay between regulation, innovation and reindustrialization.
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Learned Iran Update While Preparing
- Andrew Puzder says he learned about possible US action on Iran from Paul Wallace while prepping for a Bloomberg interview.
- He reports that Iran wasn't a topic at a recent Japanese mission event with permanent representatives.
Be Present At Parliamentary Votes
- Show visible US commitment by attending EU parliamentary sessions and making the importance of the trade deal clear.
- Use direct engagement to influence trilogue negotiations between Parliament and Council.
Derivatives Are A Negotiation Flashpoint
- Derivative product lists for steel and aluminium have long been contentious and may be resolvable with US trade agencies' input.
- Puzder stresses getting a parliamentary vote first and then working through trilogue fixes.