Bavarian Premier Markus Söder Visits US to Strengthen Business Ties in Texas and South Carolina

Bavarian state premier Markus Söder is visiting the US to enhance business relationships, focusing on Texas and South Carolina. Notable stops include the NASA Mission Control Centre in Houston, where he aims to advance cooperation with the German Aerospace Centre on AI in space travel. Söder will meet South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and participate in discussions on tariffs and protectionism. His itinerary also features a reception in the Senate and House of Representatives, along with a visit to a historic site tied to the US War of Independence.

Published Mar 30, 2026

Markus Söder, the Bavarian state premier, is traveling to the US with planned stops in Texas and South Carolina to strengthen business ties. A key highlight is his visit to the NASA Mission Control Centre in Houston, aiming to enhance collaboration with the German Aerospace Centre on an AI space travel project.

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In South Carolina, he will meet Governor Henry McMaster and is set to engage in discussions regarding US tariffs and protectionism during receptions in the Senate and House of Representatives. The trip will conclude with a visit to a historic site related to the 250th anniversary of the US War of Independence.