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Swiss tech sector feels the squeeze of Trump’s tariffs

The Swiss tech industry remains under heavy pressure. On top of global political uncertainty and a strong Swiss franc, US tariffs are making life difficult for companies, it was reported on Friday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Turnover rose by 3% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year, Swissmem, the Swiss association of small and medium-sized firms, reported on Friday. Large companies in particular saw an increase in turnover, while turnover among SMEs fell by 9%. And over the first nine months, there was an overall decline of 0.7%. Incoming orders were up 5.4% in the third quarter, although this was also distorted by the base effect of a weak prior-year quarter, according to the report. Overall, orders stagnated from January to September and capacity utilisation in companies also continued to fall. Tariffs take full effect The negative effect of US tariffs in particular took full effect in the third quarter. Exports from the tech ... Full story here Are you the author?
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