{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EU Tariffs, Ukraine, and Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Gitenstein","description":"In this episode, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe moderates a conversation with Ambassador Mark Gitenstein to discuss the economic and security challenges facing Europe today. The discussion highlights the impact of EU tariffs on global trade and the ongoing war in Ukraine\u2014issues that are shaping the future of transatlantic relations. Drawing on his experience as U.S. Ambassador to Romania and later to the European Union, Ambassador Gitenstein offers unique insights into how diplomacy, trade, and security intersect in this critical moment. About the Speakers Ambassador Mark Gitenstein served as U.S. Ambassador to the European Union from 2022 to 2024 and previously as U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 2009 to 2012. During his tenure in Brussels, he worked closely on trade, energy, and security policy, including EU coordination on sanctions in response to Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine. In Bucharest, he was recognized for advancing democratic governance, strengthening rule of law, and deepening U.S.-Romanian strategic ties. Before his ambassadorial service, Ambassador Gitenstein practiced law for decades in Washington, D.C., specializing in regulatory and constitutional issues, and worked extensively in the U.S. Senate. He is a graduate of Duke University and Georgetown University Law Center. Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001, where he advanced Romania\u2019s integration into NATO and contributed to stability in the Balkans. He currently serves in the Maryland State Senate representing District 21 and is the Chair and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group, a strategic investment firm. ","author_name":"American Ambassadors Live! Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.americanambassadors.org\/","html":"