Swiss public sceptical over US tariff deal: survey

More than two-thirds of Swiss people have misgivings over the recent tariff deal struck with the United States, a survey suggests. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The survey, commissioned by the Blick newspaper, found 69% of respondents opposed to the deal. Just under a third of Swiss respondents would be in favour of the customs deal, according Blick. + Tariffs: will Swiss supermarkets be inundated with hormone-filled beef? The opinion research institute Sotomo conducted the survey on behalf of the newspaper at the end of November and interviewed around 9,300 people. In mid-November, Switzerland and the US signed a joint declaration of intent to reduce US tariffs on most Swiss products from 39% to 15%. Concessions doubts Swiss concessions in the memorandum of understanding were not well received by the majority of respondents. The waiver of restrictions on the flow of data to the US went too far for 80% of respondents. Promises such as not introducing a ... Full story here Are you the author? Previous post See more for 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy Next post
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