AmCham Ghana brought together members and the U.S. Embassy’s Economic Section, U.S. Commercial Service, and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service for a practical briefing aimed at deepening engagement and unlocking new opportunities for U.S.–Ghana trade and investment.

Opening the session, our CEO, Doris Kafui Afanyedey, emphasised that AmCham Ghana serves as the critical link between policy and the private sector. She encouraged companies to actively tap into Embassy support systems and share real-time business experiences so that dialogue can translate into meaningful solutions and stronger commercial outcomes.

Economic Counselor Raimonds Palovskis, Commercial Counselor Rachel Kreissl, and Regional Agricultural Counselor Mariano Beillard provided an overview of how their teams track economic trends, address regulatory and market access challenges, and support companies through market intelligence, advocacy, and trade facilitation.

A key message throughout the session was clear: the private sector’s voice matters. Timely and data-driven feedback from member companies strengthens reporting to Washington, supports advocacy efforts, and helps improve Ghana’s overall business climate.

Members also discussed evolving trade frameworks, AGOA utilization, and SPS compliance, with a focus on practical ways to engage early and collaborate through AmCham working groups.