Swiss SME sentiment remains stable despite steep US tariffs

Despite the high US tariffs, the mood among Swiss SMEs has hardly deteriorated. However, two-thirds of export-oriented companies have now adjusted their export strategy, with one in ten even questioning it as a whole. The mood among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland is stable despite the high US tariffs, according to the study "Raiffeisen Economic Pulse: The Voice of SMEs" published on Thursday. For example, the assessment of the current economic situation has not changed. There was also hardly any deterioration among export-focused companies. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "This confidence is astonishing in view of the challenging situation," Philippe Obrist, Head of Corporate Clients at Raiffeisen Switzerland, is quoted as saying in the press release. Over the years, companies have learnt to deal with upheavals such as the US tariffs, he concludes. As part of the Raiffeisen study, 500 companies with ten to 249 employees were ... Full story here Are you the author? Previous post See more for 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy Next post
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