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Swiss firms ‘in line for $2bn US tariff refunds’

Swiss companies could receive as much as $2 billion in United States tariff reimbursements, according to economists at UBS bank. The biggest potential refunds for goods exported between April 2025 and February 2026 relate due on precision and medical instruments as well as watches, UBS said on Thursday. The remainder is primarily for coffee, machinery and electrical equipment. The reimbursements are due after the tariff regime initially imposed by President Donald Trump was struck down by the Supreme Court. UBS cautioned that exporters may not receive the full benefit because refunds formally accrue to importers. + US tax yo-yo blurs situation for Swiss companies Looking ahead, the bank expects that headline US tariffs on Switzerland will eventually rise to 15% from the current 12.5%, in line with the framework trade deal both countries agreed in November. Economist Meret Muegeli highlighted that effective levies are well below that level - currently around 6% - because ... Full story here Are you the author?
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