chambers should naturally play a role in driving entrepreneurship, development, and education. —Where do the current commercial relations between the U.S. and Spain stand? —They are in an extraordinary moment. The United States is Spain’s top export destination outside of Europe (nearly 19 billion euros in 2022). The United States receives almost 20% (18.5%) of Spain’s total exports outside of Europe, which means nearly one out of every five euros exported outside of Europe goes to this country. In 2022, more than 33,000 Spanish companies exported to the U.S. (second only to the United Kingdom worldwide). In addition to trade, the United States is the top destination for foreign investment by Spanish com- panies, with a total of more than 83 billion euros. Likewise, the U.S. is the leading foreign investor in Spain. These statistics highlight the significance of this strategic market for the Spanish business sector and the strong relationship between both economies. —Specifically, what should Spanish companies who are members of this Chamber aim for in the coming years? —Their goal should be to maximize the opportunities presented by a market with enormous economic potential, but this should be achieved through specialization and technology. In any sector, prod- ucts with added value, a strong technological component, and inno- vation will have greater success. Currently, the new priorities of the U.S. administration, as outlined in the Infrastructure Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act, open a wide range of opportunities for Spanish companies. The renewed focus on infra- structure (transportation, telecommunications, etc.), mobility, transpor- tation, as well as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the circular economy align perfectly with the knowledge and capabilities of Spanish companies, which are increasingly interested in this market. 50 ON THE SPOTLIGHT BY EFE COMUNICA