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Trump’s tariffs expose weakness of Switzerland’s economic independence
The surprise wasn’t that the US took action. Few foreign partners have escaped the levies driving President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. Switzerland, having a CHF48.5 billion ($60 billion) goods surplus with the US in 2024 and importing limited American goods in return, had long been a target.
The two neighbors have had a century-long treaty allowing Liechtenstein to share Switzerland’s economic area and engage in ...
President Trump sees Switzerland as doing too little to address its trade deficit with the U.S., a gap he focused on as he ...
The reaffirmation comes just a week after Washington levied some of its steepest global tariff rates on Swiss goods, citing ...
Bern reviews fighter jet plans after U.S. cost hike, legal dispute over “fixed price,” and public protests against steep import tariffs. Switzerland’s ...
Swiss officials plan to negotiate urgently for a lower rate, before the punishing levy takes effect next week.
On July 4, as the US celebrated Independence Day, Switzerland’s top circle of ministers also had reason to rejoice. They’d ...
Switzerland might respond to Trump’s double-digit 'reciprocal' tariff by canceling its multibillion-dollar F-35 order.
Thomas reflects on the recent US import tariffs on Swiss watches ✓ What do they mean for brands and enthusiasts? ✓ Read it ...
Trump’s tariffs force the home of Davos to consider appealing to the U.S. or forming closer ties with the EU.
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