
Free trade remains ‘core’ Swiss value despite Trump tariffs

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter says Switzerland remains committed to free trade despite a new 31% tariff on Swiss exports to the United States announced by US President Donald Trump.
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The Federal Council takes note of the US tariff decisions, she wrote on X.
The Federal Council will quickly determine the next steps, she added. The country’s long-term economic interests will take centre stage.
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“Adherence to international law and free trade remain core values,” said Keller-Sutter.

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