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2025-11-17
The White House has praised the framework for a ‘historic trade deal’ negotiated with Switzerland. The agreement announced on Friday promises a lower US import tariff rate of 15% for Switzerland – down from 39% – in return for $200 billion in investments by Swiss companies in the US. +Get the most important news from …
US tariff rate cut: Swiss press are upbeat but warn of high cost
2025-11-15
The Swiss media has breathed a collective sigh of relief following the announcement of a framework trade agreement on Friday that includes Washington slashing its tariffs on imported Swiss products to 15% from 39% and a pledge by Swiss companies to invest $200 billion in the US by the end of 2028. But newspaper editorials …
Swiss tech sector feels the squeeze of Trump’s tariffs
2025-11-14
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 …
Swiss parliamentary committee backs weapons exports to conflict zones
2025-11-12
Swiss defence companies should be permitted to supply weapons to countries involved in armed conflict, a parliamentary committee has recommended. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The House of Representative’s Security Policy Committee (SIK-N) approved the corresponding amendments to the War Material Act by 16 votes to 9. The next decision …
Two Swiss parties face dilemma on agreements with EU
2025-09-25
The Centre Party and the Radical-Liberal Party are struggling to define their stance on new agreements between Switzerland and the European Union. Much is at stake for both, including their influence. The debate offers significant potential for them to make political gains, our analysis shows. It is the middle of the legislative term. Since June, …
Swiss Post resumes shipping parcels to US for business customers
2025-09-18
From Monday, Swiss Post will once again be able to send some parcels from business customers to the United States. The prerequisite for this is a billing relationship. Swiss Post announced on Thursday that it will once again provide Swiss businesses, such as online retailers, with a postal shipping service that complies with the new …
Nestlé Chairman Paul Bulcke steps down earlier than planned
2025-09-17
There is another major departure from the management of the Nestlé food group. Chairman of the Board of Directors Paul Bulcke is now stepping down early. His departure follows the dismissal of Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe at the beginning of September. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The pressure on 71-year-old …
Proton does not trust Switzerland to host its AI servers
2025-07-24
The Geneva-based cybersecurity firm has lost faith in Switzerland due to proposed surveillance law changes. Proton’s investments in servers will be made abroad, because the legislative changes proposed by the governing Federal Council. The encrypted email service provider fears a regime of mass surveillance of the population. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in …
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