SECO chief says Trump-era tariffs are here to stay
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The head of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) expects US tariffs to persist beyond Donald Trump’s presidency.
Swiss president not surprised by latest US tariff move
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin says new US tariffs on Swiss goods come as no surprise, as talks continue toward a bilateral trade deal.
Swiss business federation rejects US forced labour claims as ‘unfounded’
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While the latest tariff threats from the US would weigh on Swiss firms, Economiesuisse said they were less severe than earlier rounds of tariffs.
Bern sticks with Swiss‑US trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs
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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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US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.
US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report
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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.
Switzerland to extend US trade talks beyond March deadline, says Parmelin
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Switzerland will continue negotiating a trade agreement with the US beyond the planned March 31 deadline, Swiss President Guy Parmelin said on Saturday.
Swiss government says new US tariffs will replace old ones
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The new US tariffs do not come on top of the existing measures applicable to each country, the Swiss government said on Wednesday.
‘We’ll have to live with US tariffs,’ warns SECO head
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The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is calling for patience after the US Supreme Court ruled that some of the US tariffs were illegal.
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Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 15% global tariff is not fundamentally affecting Swiss exporters, say some analysts. Others believe companies are still in limbo.
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As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For Switzerland, this could come with an added complication: the ballot box.
