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Swiss lawmakers vote to ease weapons exports
2025-12-02
Both Swiss parliamentary chambers have approved the easing of war materiel exports and re-exports. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The House of Representatives has approved, by 120 votes to 63, the relaxations earlier decided by the Senate. The proposal follows a request from parliament, which currently prohibits all sales if …
Swiss foreign trade sluggish in October
2025-11-20
Switzerland’s international trade stagnated in October, on both the export and import sides, reflecting the uncertainties weighing on the global economy. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox However, the watchmaking industry rebounded for the first time since July. In the month under review, seasonally adjusted exports stagnated at CHF22.53 billion, representing …
Swiss ninth in international patents applications
2025-11-13
International patent applications reached a new record in 2024, rising to 3.7 million, up 4.9% year-on-year. Switzerland is ninth on the global list. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox China is once again the country from which the largest number of applications comes, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) indicated today …
Swiss minister lands in Washington for tariff talks
2025-11-13
Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin has touched down in Washington to hold talks with United States trade representative Jamieson Greer. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The talks are “ongoing”, ministerial spokesperson Markus Spörndli told Keystone-SDA on Thursday morning. However, a conclusion to the tariff negotiations on Thursday is “somewhat unlikely”. …
Swiss logistics group Kuehne+Nagel to cut up to 1,500 jobs
2025-10-23
Swiss logistics group Kühne+Nagel is launching a cost-cutting program, which will slash 1,000 to 1,500 full-time positions, following a slump in profits. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Turnover fell by 7% to CHF6.04 billion. Gross profit adjusted for volatile freight tariffs fell by 4% to CHF2.11 billion. As a result, …
Switzerland held “constructive” tariff meeting in Washington
2025-09-06
Swiss economics minister Guy Parmelin says a meeting in Washington to discuss tariffs with United States officials was “constructive”. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Switzerland sees good opportunities for both countries and wants to strengthen the partnership, he wrote on the social media platform X on Saturday night. Parmelin met …
Switzerland seeks improved tariff deal with US
2025-09-05
Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin has flown to the United States with a new offer to resolve the customs dispute between the two countries. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The purpose of Parmelin’s short notice mission was confirmed by Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis. “We have drawn up an optimised offer …
Swiss government working with firms to overcome high US tariffs
2025-08-10
The Swiss delegation that travelled to Washington has returned from talks on tariffs in the United States. The negotiations are now being conducted under the aegis of the government and the federal administration. “The federal administration has very close and regular contacts with the Swiss economy at all levels. Such cooperation has always been a …
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