Representative for German Industry and Trade (RGIT)

Advocacy for German companies in Washington, dc - Representative of German Industry & Trade (rgit) represents the interests of German business, in particular the members of dihk and bdi, before the u.s. administration, and congress. Rgit is offering business services such as coordination and production of statements, researching information, and monitoring business information about the united states. Rgit regularly organizes events to foster the transatlantic exchange of information and to improve bilateral Trade and investment relations.these events include 1) events highlighting diverse Trade and investment issues with experts in transatlantic Trade and economic policy, 2) briefings for special guests 3) round table discussions as part of the german-american relations with political and Industry visitors from germany 4) events explain the situation of German companies in the united states, occasionally in cooperation with the german-american chamber of commerce, 5) rgit is considered a meeting point for administration, Industry, science, political institutions and experts regarding transatlantic economic issues.

Rgit's website www.germanbusinessusa.com provides an overview of the positive contributions of german-owned affiliates to the us economy. It shows the number of jobs created in each state as well as the Trade relations between germany and each state by sector.

Publications - our publications "Washington news" report on current political, economic, and legislative developments in the united states that are not or rarely covered in other media information services but are relevant for the transatlantic economy to improve bilateral and investment relations. We provide the members of the german-american chambers of commerce and our partners in the united states with information about the german-american economic relations, for example regional developments, relevant to both countries as well as about economic and Trade relations between the united states and germany.