The Swiss government approved the draft negotiating mandate for a trade agreement with the United States on Friday. It will now consult the relevant parliamentary committees and the cantons. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The basis for the negotiating mandate is the legally non-binding declaration of intent between Switzerland and the US dated November 14. According to the text, the current additional tariffs of 39% are to be replaced by a flat rate of 15%. What is your opinion? Join the debate: The points set out in the memorandum of understanding are now to be realised. This applies, among other things, to tariff concessions on goods from the US - although the US must also be prepared to make concessions. On the Swiss side, additional tariff concessions must be compatible with agricultural policy. As before, Switzerland does not want to levy customs duties on electronic transmissions. According to the press release on Friday, the Federal Council ...
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Published on December 5, 2025
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