Economic, Trade and Financial Affairs
The Economic, Trade and Financial Affairs Section of the Embassy promotes bilateral economic relations and protects Swiss economic interests in the United States. The Embassy’s economic team monitors U.S. economic, financial and trade policy and keeps track of relevant regulations and legislation by using its extensive network of contacts within the U.S. administration and its various departments and agencies, Congress, as well as a wide range of think tanks and opinion leaders.
Team Members
- Angelica Schempp, Head of Section, Minister
- Edouard Laurent, Deputy Head of Section, Counselor (Finance & Tax)
- Martin Gutjahr, First Secretary, Trade Attaché
- Julia Stricker, Economic Attaché, First Secretary
- Tony Abate, Senior Advisor for Political Affairs
- Victoria Twinn, Assistant
To contact the Economic,Trade and Financial affairs, Email: washington.wirtschaft@eda.admin.ch
Telephone: +1 202 745 7900