Despite a testy week in transatlantic relations, attendees at Global Atlanta’s late-January Consular Conversation with British Consul General Rachel Galloway came away with an up-close view of how the vaunted “Special Relationship,” when calibrated correctly, can lead to shared prosperity on both sides of the pond.
Category: Consular Conversations
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Football, Fintech and a Trillion in Trade: British Consul General on Why It’s Vital to Safeguard the ‘Special Relationship’
When British Consul General Rachel Galloway was first posted in Washington, her origins in Manchester were of little interest to the average American.
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Recap: Brazil’s Tariff Concerns, Investment Progress Outlined at Consular Conversations Luncheon
Consular Conversations: Brazil November 13, 2025The Commerce Club A trained lawyer from Sao Paulo, ascending to the heights of Brazilian diplomacy was not on Ambassador Pompeu Andreucci Neto‘s career roadmap. […]
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Consul General in Gwinnett: In ‘Uncertain Times’ for U.S. Trade, Canada Invests in Resiliency
Canada remains dedicated to its now-testy relationship with its southern neighbor, but resiliency amid a Trump tariff assault is requiring more investment at home and further diversification of export markets, […]
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Event Recap: Dominican Republic Diplomat Eyes Trade Beyond Tourism
Consular Conversations OTP: Dominican Republic July 30, 2025Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce The Dominican Republic’s consulate general for the Southeast U.S. is based in New Orleans, a vestige of the days […]
Posted inIreland
Consular Conversation: ‘Team Ireland’ in Atlanta Makes Case for Deeper Economic Partnership Amid Tariff Hikes
When Irish Consul General Frank Groome earned his Ph.D. in diplomatic history, he didn’t know just how well it would set him up for the future across the pond in Atlanta.
Posted inBelgium
Event Recap: Consul General Reflects on Belgian Innovation, European Security Ties With U.S.
Consular Conversations: Belgium March 12, 2025Miller & Martin Belgians blend in, says Consul General Katherine Raeymaekers. And while it’s good as an expat to make friends and integrate with your […]
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Event Recap: Germany’s Consul General on Elections, Energy, Electric Vehicles and Collaboration With the New U.S. Government
Facing its second year of economic decline, and with its premier automakers struggling with high costs, reduced demand in foreign markets and uncertainty around energy sources, Germany is in a precarious position as it approaches snap elections this month. German Consul General Melanie Moltmann sees reasons for optimism in a moment of reform.
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Consul General: Japan Committed to Global Order During Time of Turmoil
While facing runaway uncertainty in the global economy, Japan is continuing to pin its future on the rules-based order that has led to global prosperity through open trade, the country’s […]
Posted inBelgium
Consul General: Princess-Led Trade Mission Could Presage ‘Second Wave’ of Belgian Investment
When 150 Belgian companies descend on Atlanta next month, they’ll be seeing a part of the country that doesn’t come up on the radar for most. But what they may […]