• Sweden–U.S. ties have deep roots, dating back to the first Swedish immigrants in the 17th century. These ties have evolved through shared industrial development, a joint commitment to societal progress, and rich cultural exchange.

• Today, a strong Swedish-American partnership across business, research, security and culture powers prosperity in both nations

o Sweden ranks as the 9th largest foreign direct investor in the U.S., supporting over 370,000 American jobs

o The U.S. is the 2nd largest export market for Swedish companies and the 4th largest source of import

o U.S. companies are the second largest foreign direct employer in Sweden

o Both nations rank among global innovation leaders, advancing solutions to common challenges