The Principality of Liechtenstein is a prosperous, highly industrialized nation with enviable manufacturing and financial services sectors, and many of its businesses have grown to become global leaders in their fields. The country boasts one of the highest levels of GDP per capita in the world and is seen as an investment safe haven due to its steady economic growth and membership of major trade bodies such as the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), European Economic Area (EEA), and World Trade Organization (WTO).

The United States is Liechtenstein's largest overseas trading partner, offering an export market worth over half a billion dollars annually. Exports include dental implants, precision instruments, and electronics, and Liechtenstein companies play a key role in the supply chain for a wide variety of US sectors, including construction, automotive, dentistry, and digital technology. “The US is an extremely important market for our economy and the most important export market overseas,” said Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni. “It's a huge market, and many of our companies are active there.” Underscoring the scope of this economic relationship, nine Liechtenstein companies provide roughly 4,500 jobs in the US, significant for a nation of just 39,000.