Free trade remains ‘core’ Swiss value despite Trump tariffs
President Karin Keller-Sutter reacts to customs announcement
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Listening: 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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Bundespräsidentin Karin Keller-Sutter reagiert auf Zollankündigung
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“Adherence to international law and free trade remain core values,” said Keller-Sutter.
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