U.S., Liechtenstein deepen trade and security cooperation in Washington dialogue

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Highlights

U.S. and Liechtenstein reaffirm commitment to increasing two-way trade and investment, advancing a framework for fair, balanced, and reciprocal agreements assessed since November 2025.
Both governments prioritize cooperation on economic security, secure supply chains, sanctions enforcement, and combating illicit financial flows, while also strengthening manufacturing and innovative technologies.
Workforce development remains a focus, with the Fulbright Specialist Program Letter of Intent signed in August and the first exchanges expected in 2027 to expand apprenticeship opportunities.

Trade framework and strategic coordination

As reported by the U.S. Department of State, the second U.S.-Liechtenstein Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue takes place in Washington, DC, with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Andrew Stowe welcoming a Liechtenstein delegation led by Ambassador Martin Frick, Director of the Office of Foreign Affairs. Senior representatives including U.S. Ambassador Callista Gingrich and Liechtenstein Ambassador Georg Sparber also take part in the talks.

Both governments affirm their commitment to strengthening two-way trade and investment and welcome additional foreign direct investment. They also assess progress on implementing the November 2025 joint statement on a framework for a United States-Switzerland-Liechtenstein agreement on fair, balanced and reciprocal trade.

The delegations also emphasize economic security, the role of manufacturing in both countries and the need to support critical and innovative technologies. They reaffirm their intention to foster secure and resilient supply chains and to strengthen cooperation on sanctions enforcement and efforts to combat illicit financial flows.

Security priorities and workforce links

The two sides discuss shared security priorities in Europe as well as developments in innovative technologies. The agenda includes cyber and infrastructure security, along with measures related to the review of inbound investment to protect critical infrastructure.

The dialogue also highlights education and workforce development as a continuing area of partnership through investment, exchanges and apprenticeships. U.S. officials commend Liechtenstein's apprenticeship system and discuss opportunities to expand apprenticeship programs in the United States, while both countries welcome the Fulbright Specialist Program Letter of Intent signed in August and say they look forward to first exchanges in 2027.

Our earlier coverage of the WTO’s outlook examined how wars and rising geopolitical risks are reshaping global trade, prompting companies to redesign supply chains and shipping routes for greater resilience even at higher cost. We also noted the expectation that regional trade could expand as countries seek to reduce exposure to future shocks, while the broader trade environment remains pressured by conflicts, tariffs, and uncertainty.

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