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A bulk carrier docked at the Port of Fujairah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

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How the Hormuz crisis is reshaping global trade

This content was published on Will maritime traffic at the Strait of Hormuz get back to normal? Not anytime soon, according to energy analysts and trade experts.

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Customs duties will remain in place after Trump, says SECO chief

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SECO chief says Trump-era tariffs are here to stay

This content was published on The head of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) expects US tariffs to persist beyond Donald Trump’s presidency.

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Berne continues to favour a Switzerland-USA trade agreement

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Foreign Affairs

Bern sticks with Swiss‑US trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs

This content was published on The conclusion of a trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States remains the Federal Council’s top priority, regardless of Thursday’s US court ruling that President Trump’s tariffs are illegal.

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Trump steps up pressure on Switzerland

This content was published on US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.

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US towards imposition of 100% duties on certain drugs

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Trade policy

US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report

This content was published on The United States is preparing to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs of pharma companies that haven’t reached an agreement with the White House, the Financial Times reports.

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