Swiss farmers downplay impact of US tariff deal

The recent US tariff rate cut to 15% and the details of the framework trade agreement with Washington have raised questions about the consequences for the Swiss agricultural sector. But a senior Swiss Farmers’ Union official plays down the impact of the deal. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The agreement announced on Friday between Switzerland and the US to slash tariffs on imported Swiss products to 15% from 39% will allow Switzerland to import more American meat. Reacting to the news, Green Party leader Lisa Mazzone declared that “the Swiss economic elite and the Federal Council are bowing down to Donald Trump” and that Swiss agriculture, along with consumer interests, had been sacrificed. Pierre-André Page, a farmer and Swiss People’s Party parliamentarian, told Swiss public television RTS: “I am not worried about this deal; it is an important contract for Gruyère cheese production. On my farm we produce Gruyère and exports are significant. With the ... Full story here Are you the author? Previous post See more for 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy Next post
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