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Swiss press question concessions in US tariff deal

The United States and Switzerland announced a framework trade agreement on Friday that includes Washington slashing its tariffs on imported Swiss products to 15% from 39% and a pledge by Swiss companies to invest $200 billion in the U.S. by the end of 2028.

This content was published on Nov 16, 2025 Swiss newspapers have questioned the deal struck with Washington and concessions made by Switzerland to allow the tariff rate on Swiss imports to be lowered from 39% to 15%. What exactly were they?

The idea that Swiss supermarkets would be flooded with American meat imports is exaggerated, says Michel Darbellay, deputy director of the Swiss Farmers' Union.

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Swiss farmers downplay impact of US tariff deal

This content was published on Nov 16, 2025 The recent US tariff rate cut deal has raised questions about the consequences for the Swiss farming sector.

The tariff deal comes after a month-long diplomatic courtship by top Swiss officials, who deployed high-level teams to Washington, including missions led by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.

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Lessons from the US-Swiss tariff dispute: when the ends justify the means

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 Tariff negotiations with the United States have been a steep learning curve for Switzerland and its trade diplomacy — and an unprecedented rollercoaster ride.

A model of a grave from the Germanic National Museum. This is what the urn graves in Unterlunkhofen probably looked like inside.

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Hidden treasure: Switzerland’s largest Celtic burial ground

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 For centuries it lay hidden deep in the forest – today it can be clearly seen: the Celtic burial ground of Unterlunkhofen in canton Aargau.

Companies collect signatures for Swiss initiatives

Swiss democracy

Switzerland cracks down on fake referendum signatures

This content was published on Nov 13, 2025 Federal Chancellery cracks down on fake signatures backing popular initiatives in Switzerland.

Helmets are now compulsory on ski slopes in Italy

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No helmet on Italian ski slopes? You could face a fine

This content was published on Nov 12, 2025 Helmets are now compulsory in Italy – and those who hit the slopes without one could face a fine.

An apprenticeship as a hairdresser or something else? Spoilt for choice

Education

Thousands of apprenticeship positions remain unfilled in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 10, 2025 Many apprenticeship positions in Switzerland were still vacant at the start of the summer training period. Here’s what companies and young people say about the shortfall.

In this forest on the outskirts of Zurich, the "Pedo-Hunters" feel safe from the police

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Vigilante ‘paedophile hunters’ on the rise in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 5, 2025 Vigilante groups who target suspected paedophiles are on the rise in Switzerland, luring men to meetings and assaulting them.

Akira hackers have targeted many Swiss firms

US subsidiary of Swiss defence contractor hacked

This content was published on Nov 5, 2025 Hacker group Akira threatens to publish military data of RUAG US subsidiary.

The Spiez laboratory, responsible for NBC protection, celebrates its 100th anniversary

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At the forefront of nuclear, biological and chemical threats, Swiss lab marks centenary

This content was published on Nov 3, 2025 To mark the 100th anniversary of Spiez Laboratory, the International Atomic Energy Agency has renewed its status as a collaborating centre.

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