FEBRUARY 2026

Dear friends of SACC-DC,

With last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to invalidate the President’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”), the trade landscape remains unpredictable. In this Newsletter, our esteemed corporate member Pillsbury and their trade team share some of their immediate insights following the Supreme Court’s decision.

To promote the Swedish–American trade relationship, the Embassy of Sweden has re‑established two advisory functions: one agricultural advisor and one defense industry advisor. We look forward to properly introducing them to the SACC‑DC community. During an introductory meeting with the agricultural advisor, he emphasized Sweden’s eagerness to increase its export of food products to the United States. I welcome SACC-DC members to engage with that immediate opportunity.

Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting the Nordic‑Baltic constituency office at the World Bank for an engaging meeting with some Swedish representatives. They expressed a strong desire for increased participation by Swedish companies in World Bank-funded public procurement processes. They recognized that the current criteria are, from a competitive standpoint, potentially somewhat uneven from a Western trade perspective, but they also noted that recent changes of the procurement framework have made these criteria more favorable for Swedish and other Western companies, putting more weight to quality and sustainability.

Within SACC‑DC, we are in the midst of updating our membership directory. Once completed, it will enhance networking opportunities for all our members. You can read more about this in the Newsletter.

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming both Nordic Investin Group and Aimpoint as new members. In this edition, we are featuring a more in‑depth presentations about these companies.

Regarding events, on March 3, SACC‑DC – together with SACC‑LA, SACC‑NY, SACC‑NE, SACC‑Chicago, and NorCham – will host a webinar on wealth management paired with Scandinavian cross‑border challenges. In short: if you are a Swedish citizen permanently residing in the United States, be sure to tune in.

On April 21, the annual Nordic Innovation Forum will take place. The event is organized jointly with NorCham and the Embassies of Sweden, Norway, and Finland (the host of this year’s forum). This year’s focus will be on commercial and trade opportunities in emerging technologies related to drones and autonomous vehicles on future battlefields. The planning is still ongoing, but high‑ranking military personnel, private‑sector leaders, and representatives from national procurement agencies are among the expected participants. If your company would like visibility in connection with this event, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at robert.andersson@sacc-dc.org.

On May 1, SACC‑USA will launch its annual Executive Forum at the House of Sweden. During the event, various strategic leaders will share their perspectives on trade risks and opportunities in light of Sweden’s 250 years of friendship with the United States. Seating for this event is limited; if you are interested in securing a spot, please contact the CEO of SACC‑USA at karin.hammar@sacc-usa.org. 

Now, as I conclude this introduction, a shout-out to our corporate member SAS. I often take the Metro home in DC and find it especially pleasant to see SAS’scommercial posters placed throughout the Metro cars. Brings back nice memories from Scandinavia. In the unlikely event you haven’t been there, please go. SAS has direct flights from Dulles Airport! As a not totally irrelevant bonus, Scandinavian airports usually have better snow‑plowing capabilities than most U.S. airports.

Warm regards, 

Robert Andersson

Executive Director

We are pleased to introduce our team for Spring 2026.

Our Business and Finance Associate, Oscar, who joined us in the fall, will continue with the Chamber for another six months, supporting our financial operations and ensuring continued structure and oversight.

Our Marketing and Business Development Associate, Milla, who also began in the fall, has now transitioned into phase two of her traineeship as an External Affairs Trainee at Haypp Group. She will continue to support SACC DC on a part-time basis.



We are also delighted to welcome our new Marketing and Business Development Associate, Matilda, who has recently joined the Chamber and will lead our marketing initiatives and support event planning efforts this spring.

Last month, we introduced our new initiative to strengthen connections within the SACC-DC community — a secure, members-only directory.

We’re excited to share that the directory will soon be up and running! A separate email has been sent with details to all members.



If you would like to be featured, please make sure to respond to that email as soon as possible so we can finalize and launch the directory. Your participation will help us create a valuable networking tool that fosters stronger connections, collaboration, and outreach across our growing community.

Tell us about Nordic Invest In – what is your mission?

Nordic Invest In Group is a corporate group with four main business areas: education, IT/tech, finance and economics, and sustainability. The group consists of around 20 companies, with operations in the United States (Miami), Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland, with the majority based in Sweden. 

We operate within the education sector, running business schools that will welcome their first students this fall in Sweden. We also provide education and training for companies and industries in AI, automation, and machine learning. We are currently recruiting actively for our Miami office, which has been established for about one year.

Differences between the Swedish and American markets?

There are significant differences, especially culturally. Communication in the U.S. is much faster and more direct — it’s very “here and now,” and negotiations move quickly toward closing. In Sweden, it’s more common to say, “Take your time and get back to us if you’re interested,” whereas in the U.S., you’re often expected to make or receive an offer immediately.



The U.S. is a large country, so differences also vary depending on the region. It’s challenging but exciting. We are growing a lot — both as an organization and as individuals — because everything works differently.

Future plans?

We do not want to grow too fast, as rapid expansion can create growing pains and make it difficult to maintain structure and financial stability. Since we are primarily self-funded, we prefer a more sustainable pace. What matters most to us is that our colleagues are aligned with the mission and understand the market. Employee well-being is what ultimately drives strong results and long-term sustainability. We also want to expand further within sustainability.

Why expand in the U.S.?

There is currently a strong focus on AI, and Nordic Invest In has educators around the world. The U.S. is investing heavily in AI, which makes it a very attractive and dynamic market. We are not aiming to create the next Spotify; rather, we want to help and simplify everyday life for people, working with smaller groups rather than trying to become a massive global player. Our colleagues work extensively with recruitment, and in that field, geographic location matters less.

We see similar challenges around the world, and collaboration is essential. Working globally has opened our eyes to the importance of cooperation and to how many Swedes are living and working abroad.

Advice for other Swedish companies looking to expand:

Don’t rush. Take the time to understand the market and truly understand your customer. We have conducted extensive target group analyses. The opportunities are enormous — but don’t be greedy. 

Advice for Young Professionals at the start of their careers:

Join us — we need people!

Keep an open mind. Listen more than you speak, and be open to new impressions and perspectives.