Department of Economic Diplomacy and Domestic Political Affairs

Economic Diplomacy     

In line with the Danish Government’s priorities, the Department is responsible for promoting US-Danish intergovernmental sectorial policy cooperation to support Danish export, enhance the transatlantic relationship and Danish values. 

The Department monitors and reports on US economic, financial and trade developments as well as on sector policies in areas related to environment, climate and energy, food and agriculture, health, maritime issues and justice & home affairs. 

Activities include close cooperation with a broad range of stakeholders, including the US Government, state governments and non-government organizations, as well as policy exchanges and visits by Danish Government representatives, municipal leaders and the private sector.

Across the US, the department works closely with all units of the Trade Council to support Danish businesses. 

Domestic Political Affairs

The tasks include analysis and reporting on the US domestic political agenda and managing the Embassy’s important relations with the US Congress, including maintaining and strengthening relations with the Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus, while promoting Danish policy positions and values.