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2025-09-10
The United States Supreme Court is set to rule on the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, which also impact Swiss imports duties. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A hearing will take place in November, according to a Supreme Court document. Last week, Trump’s government applied to the Supreme …
Bill piles up for Swiss defence contractor fraud probe
2025-09-06
The costs of an investigation into Swiss state-owned defense company Ruag over dubious tank have reached a “double-digit million sum”, according to the company’s chair. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In February, new reports from the Federal Audit Office revealed the extent of irregularities at RUAG in which alleged cases …
Several people in custody after Swiss national kidnapped in France
2025-09-04
Seven people are in French police custody on Thursday as authorities investigate the kidnapping and illegal detention of a young Swiss man, who was freed on Sunday in Valence during a police operation. The case is believed to be linked to cryptocurrencies. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The suspects are …
Duck toilet cleaner gets its own Swiss stamp
2025-09-04
Swiss Post has launched a stamp featuring an image of the Duck toilet cleaning dispenser, as part of a series honouring Swiss inventiveness. When rubbed with fingers, the stamp emits the citrus cleaning scent associated with the product. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The toilet cleaning bottle with a curved …
Swiss and German leaders discuss European security and tariffs pressure
2025-09-02
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed the commitment of their two countries to security in Europe and the consequences of US tariffs. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Keller-Sutter and Merz also discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to …
Zug judged most competitive Swiss canton
2025-08-28
Zug, Basel-City and Zurich top the list of Swiss cantons with the most competitive economies, according to a UBS study. Graubünden sits at the bottom of the rankings. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Cantonal Competitiveness Indicator (CCI) is based on 57 parameters that give information on the long-term …
US extends tariff deadline to August 1
2025-07-08
The United States has extended a July 9 deadline for ongoing tariff negotiations until August 1 for many countries, including Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox US President Donald Trump signed a decree to this effect on Monday. China is excluded from the deadline extension as there is a separate …
Swiss bosses distance themselves from the United States
2025-07-07
According to a survey of executives, Swiss companies are increasingly turning away from the US and orientating themselves more towards South East Asia and the EU. Almost two-thirds of 280 managers surveyed stated that their image of the United States had deteriorated over the past year. At the same time, 38% rated the EU more …
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