Swiss exports to the US plummeted in May

Published on June 19, 2025

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The Swiss export industry suffered another double-digit decline in May. Exports to the US collapsed. Exports fell by a seasonally adjusted total of 13.6% (-10.2% in real terms) to CHF21.01 billion ($25.7 billion), as reported by the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) on Thursday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Exports to North America plummeted by 39.6%. This is the lowest figure recorded since the end of 2020, writes the FOCBS. As recently as March, exports to the US had doubled and reached a record level. At the time, there was talk of anticipatory effects due to the expected Trump tariffs. Goods were shipped quickly before the feared tariff hammer took effect. By April, exports to the US had already fallen by around a third. Exports to Europe also fell in May (-7.2%), while those to Asia increased slightly (+0.4%). Almost all sectors affected The decline in exports was widespread across all sectors. The chemical-pharmaceutical ... Full story here Are you the author?

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