Looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026 Biden’s AI Diffusion Rule (officially the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion) was rescinded by the Trump administration in May 2025, just days before it was set to take effect. While the administration announced that a replacement regulation would follow, no final successor rule has yet been published. Instead, new guidance and export control policy documents are currently steering AI-related exports and semiconductor controls while a comprehensive replacement is being developed. Internal
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Our events program expanded significantly . In 2025, Swiss AmCham hosted 30 events in Zurich, Geneva, and Lugano, a 22% increase compared to the previous year, featuring a combination of high-level fireside chats, expert panels, and flagship gatherings. In the United States, our six regional chapters — Boston, Florida, Southern California, New York, San Francisco, and the Southeast — remained highly active. Each chapter continued to expand its local presence, hosting events and strengthening business communities. Our CEO, Rahul Sahgal, traveled to each chapter location and to Washington, D.C., at least once during the year, complemented by regular calls. These touchpoints are essential for integrating U.S. perspectives into our broader work. Swiss AmCham’s visibility reached new levels in 2025. The Chamber was featured in 203 media articles and radio or TV segments across print, digital, and broadcast outlets. This reflects the relevance of our work and the trust placed in our analysis. Our CEO delivered 64 speeches over the past 12 months, addressing institutions, associations, clubs, and international forums.
2025 was also a year of internal transformation. To better serve our members and operate more efficiently, Swiss AmCham completed a major modernization initiative. On 1 January 2026, our new Customer Relationship Management system will go live, enabling streamlined membership management and meaningful cost savings. Our operational footprint also evolved. In December 2024, Swiss AmCham moved into new offices on Tödistrasse in Zurich. In parallel, we opened a permanent presence in Geneva, ensuring proximity to members and authorities in Western Switzerland. The Ticino and Lake Geneva Chapter Boards continued to grow in numbers. A change in leadership marked another im- portant milestone. In June 2025, Andreas Berger, Group CEO of Swiss Re , assumed the role of Chairman of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce , bringing experience, strategic clarity, and a strong commitment to the Chamber’s mission. Under his leadership, Swiss AmCham is well positioned to navigate geopolitical uncertainty while remaining a trusted partner for business and government alike. We thank Andreas wholeheartedly for taking on this responsibility.
Rahul Sahgal (CEO Swiss AmCham) & Andreas Berger (Chair Swiss AmCham)
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