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2025-09-10
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is investing money in nine companies that are facing sharp international criticism for their military cooperation with Israel. At the same time, the SNB emphasises ethical principles. How does this fit together? +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Caterpillar is one of the nine companies. The …
Swiss government calls for counter-proposal to the Responsible Business Initiative
2025-09-03
The federal government wants to counter the new Responsible Business Initiative with an indirect counter-proposal. The future regulations should be based on new provisions currently being discussed in the European Union. The national government does not want to go any further. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox On Wednesday, it set …
Vitol: the secretive trading giant minting fortunes for its employees
2025-09-03
The commodity house is among world’s most profitable companies and has returned $20 billion to senior staff over past three years. Across two floors of an unremarkable office block tucked between Buckingham Palace and London’s gritty Victoria coach station sits one of the most profitable but least known companies in the world. Commodity trader Vitol …
Trump made direct financial demands during call with Swiss president
2025-08-17
During the telephone call between Karin Keller-Sutter and Donald Trump on July 31, Trump demanded direct payments from Switzerland, according to an investigation by SonntagsBlick. Contrary to initial assumptions, the conversation was not initiated by Keller-Sutter, but by the US Trade Representative.
US tariffs putting 100,000 jobs at risk in Switzerland
2025-08-16
United States tariffs of 39% on Swiss imports will directly affect 100,000 jobs in Switzerland, mainly in the watchmaking, machinery, metals, and food industries, warned the business umbrella organisation economiesuisse on Friday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox For the Swiss business federation, “the consequences could be even heavier, as suppliers and service providers also suffer indirectly”.
Swatch CEO expects spike in demand due to US tariffs
2025-08-06
Nick Hayek called the 39% tariff imposed by the US on Switzerland as “arbitrary” and “unjustified”. However, he said that these tariffs will boost the watch group’s business. “I am convinced that Donald Trump wants to reach an agreement and show it to his voters in the United States. I am confident that the 39% …
‘Knives out’: Switzerland descends into blame game after US tariff shock
2025-08-04
President Karin Keller-Sutter is under fire for failed trade talks with Trump administration. A blame game has erupted in Switzerland after the US announced an unexpected 39% tariff rate on the Alpine country on its national day. Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is accused of grossly miscalculating the trade deal she thought she was able to …
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