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Reduced US tariffs ‘remain a burden’ for Swiss economy
2025-12-19
The negative impact of US tariffs on the Swiss economy remains considerable despite a reduction in rates from 39% to 15%, according to consulting firm EY. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to an analysis published today by EY, gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is expected to be …
Trump sets Switzerland tariff deal deadline
2025-12-18
The United States has ramped up pressure on Switzerland by setting a March 31 deadline for sealing a legally binding tariff agreement. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox If this deadline is not met, the White House intends to review and reconsider the planned reduction in punitive tariffs “if necessary”. This …
Swiss official downplays business leader meeting with Trump
2025-12-02
The head of the Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs (Seco) has thanked Swiss entrepreneurs for their controversial tariff meeting with United States President Donald Trump. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Helene Budliger Artieda said she was informed about the gifts, including a Rolex clock and a gold bar, which …
White House hails ‘historic’ tariff deal with Switzerland
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 …
Top Swiss business leaders meet Trump in Washington
2025-11-06
The heads of six large Swiss companies took part in trade talks with United States President Donald Trump in Washington. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The business leaders reaffirmed their conviction that a bilateral trade agreement would significantly strengthen economic exchanges, to the benefit of both countries. + How US …
Swiss medtech fears major blow over US tariffs
2025-10-15
Suppliers of medical devices in Switzerland are watching closely the prospect of new customs duties in the United States, applicable to all non-US production. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The US Department of Commerce is conducting an investigation until October 17 into the importation of a range of devices …
Pfizer deal gives Novartis and Roche stock boost
2025-10-01
Pharmaceutical stocks rebounded in a big way on the Zurich stock exchange in the wake of a tariff agreement reached by Pfizer in the United States. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Long under pressure due to intentions to regulate drug prices in the US, companies are breathing a sigh of …
Switzerland braces for 100% US medicine tariff
2025-09-26
United States President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on medicines, lorries and furniture produced outside the US. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox From October 1, “we will apply a 100% tax on all branded and patented pharmaceutical products, unless a company BUILDS its pharmaceutical plant in America”, Trump wrote …
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