The US remained Romania's largest non-EU investor, with foreign direct investment stock exceeding USD 9 billion. Services exports hit a record high of more than USD 4 billion, up 19% year-on-year, accounting for 8% of Romania's total services exports. Imports of services from the United States also grew strongly, by 65%, accounting for 4% of Romania’s total services imports and remaining concentrated in business services, IT&C, and intellectual property. The United States ranks as Romania's fourth-largest foreign investor overall and its largest investor from outside the European Union. AmCham said US investment remains concentrated in strategic sectors including technology, business services, and advanced manufacturing, alongside partnerships in energy and defense.