Portugal-US Chamber of Commerce

10/05/2026

The United States ranked as the 5th largest market for Portuguese footwear.

According to Apiccaps, Portuguese footwear exports to the United States grew 12.5% year over year between January and July 2026, reaching €57 million and 1.5 million pairs. The average export price was €38.47 per pair, compared with €24.72 across all Portuguese footwear exports.

For context, Portuguese footwear exports to the U.S. totaled €84 million in 2025.

It is also worth noting that the World Footwear Yearbook 2026 reports that the U.S. was the world's 3rd largest footwear consumer in 2025, with 1.95 billion pairs purchased, highlighting the potential for further growth.

At PUSCC, we're pleased to see this strengthened presence in the U.S., and we hope to see many more Portuguese products follow!

09/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night! We're happy we got to welcome members and friends of the Chamber alike.

This was a great casual kickstart to the season, and we look forward to seeing you at future events, when we dig deeper into specific topics and sectors that connect the Portuguese and American economies.

Interested in getting more involved? Membership is the best way to stay connected to everything PUSCC has to offer. Stay tuned for what's next!

09/25/2026

You're still in time to join us for our Fall Gathering next Tuesday!

What better way to face this sudden autumn breeze in New York than to find your way to familiar faces?

Meet us at Little More, September 29 at 6:30pm, to reconnect and talk through life, career paths and changes, and make connections with fellow professionals in New York.

We can't wait to see you there! Register here: https://business.portugal-us.com/ap/Events/Register/6VFOMNWfmC1CZ

09/23/2026

The Portugal-US Chamber of Commerce was honored to join Prime Minister Luís Montenegro yesterday, during his visit to the New York Stock Exchange, marking the end of the trading day with the ringing of the closing bell.

The Prime Minister took this opportunity to showcase Portugal's economic growth and prosperity to U.S. investors, with a clear message that Portugal is open to investments and business. The U.S. is already Portugal's 4th largest customer and 7th largest investor, and the number of U.S. citizens living in Portugal grew 38% between 2023 and 2025.

With ties this strong (and still growing!), we look forward to helping strengthen them even further on the western side of the Atlantic.

09/17/2026

Congratulations to our Sustaining Member Hovione on the inauguration of their new facility in New Jersey!

This state-of-the-art facility represents a $100 million investment in a site expansion that doubles Hovione's U.S. spray drying capacity - a specialized technology that turns poorly soluble drug ingredients into more bioavailable forms, addressing a formulation challenge faced by roughly 70% of small-molecule drug candidates in development.

The investment marks more than two decades of growth for this Portuguese company in the United States, and signals continued expansion in the years ahead, with plans for further facilities on adjacent land at this campus.

The Portugal-US Chamber of Commerce was proud to be on-site for the celebration this Tuesday, represented by our President, Rodrigo Carvalho.

Congratulations to the entire Hovione team on this amazing milestone!

09/15/2026

There’s still time to take part in POV - Point of View 2026! The deadline is September 20, 2026.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your point of view part of Fundação Luso-Americana's celebration.

Find out how to apply: https://flad.my.salesforce-sites.com/apex/CandidaturaInfo?language=en&tipo=POV_USA_Elections&candidatura=POV%20-%20point%20of%20View%202026%20-%20The%20250th%20Anniversary%20of%20the%20U.S.%20Independence

Our member Fundação Luso-Americana is celebrating the 250th anniversary of US Independence with a special essay contest.

Young US citizens of Portuguese ancestry, age 18 to 23, can take part by sharing their perspective on the centuries-old relationship between Portugal and the United States. Know someone who fits the description? Tag them below! 👇

The first-place winner receives $2,000 and the opportunity to have their essay published in a Portuguese-American media outlet, while the two second-place winners each receive $1,000.

Applications are open until September 20. Find out more on how to apply here: https://flad.my.salesforce-sites.com/apex/CandidaturaInfo?language=en&tipo=POV_USA_Elections&candidatura=POV%20-%20point%20of%20View%202026%20-%20The%20250th%20Anniversary%20of%20the%20U.S.%20Independence

09/08/2026

Have you registered yet? Our Fall Gathering is coming up this September 29, and spots are filling fast!

Whether you're looking to reconnect with familiar faces, explore new ideas and career paths, meet fellow professionals in New York, or just enjoy a good evening out, this is your reminder to save your spot today.

Join us at Little More, at 6:30 PM, September 29.

Register here:

Join the Portugal-US Chamber of Commerce for an evening of catching up as we mark the start of the fall. If you're looking to reconnect with familiar faces, talk through career paths and possible changes, make connections with fellow professionals in New York, or simply meet new people, this is the....

09/02/2026

As routines and projects pick back up, we're bringing the PUSCC community together for an evening of catching up.

If you're looking to reconnect with familiar faces, talk through career paths and possible changes, make connections with fellow professionals in New York, or simply meet new people, this is the place for you!

Meet us this September 29 at 6:30 PM at Little More.
The evening is open to all: members, friends of the Chamber, and anyone interested in connecting with the Portuguese-American business community in New York.

RSVP is needed and spots are limited, secure your spot here: https://business.portugal-us.com/ap/Events/Register/6VFOMNWfmC1CZ

We can't wait to see you there!

08/25/2026

Our Sustaining Member EDP Renewables reported standout first-half 2026 results, with recurring net profit up 33% and EBITDA up 8% — a testament to disciplined growth and strong ex*****on across its global platform.

North America stood out as a major driver, delivering 62% of recurring EBITDA and hosting nearly half of the company's new capacity additions over the past year. It's a strong signal of momentum for renewable energy and storage across the markets EDPR serves.

Congratulations to the EDPR team for their work and continued growth!

08/19/2026

Our member Fundação Luso-Americana is celebrating the 250th anniversary of US Independence with a special essay contest.

Young US citizens of Portuguese ancestry, age 18 to 23, can take part by sharing their perspective on the centuries-old relationship between Portugal and the United States. Know someone who fits the description? Tag them below! 👇

The first-place winner receives $2,000 and the opportunity to have their essay published in a Portuguese-American media outlet, while the two second-place winners each receive $1,000.

Applications are open until September 20. Find out more on how to apply here: https://flad.my.salesforce-sites.com/apex/CandidaturaInfo?language=en&tipo=POV_USA_Elections&candidatura=POV%20-%20point%20of%20View%202026%20-%20The%20250th%20Anniversary%20of%20the%20U.S.%20Independence