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Migration, Jans signs two agreements in Egypt

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Switzerland and Egypt sign migration accords

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans signed two bilateral migration agreements with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during his recent visit over the weekend.

The White House hails a "historic agreement" with Bern

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White House hails ‘historic’ tariff deal with Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 The White House has praised the framework for a 'historic trade deal' negotiated with Switzerland.

While international data flows and digital services may boost the economy, they also raise concerns, particularly over privacy of individuals whose online habits, financial standing and even health stats may be collected and stored in the cloud.

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Switzerland among vanguard shaping global digital age

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 A new deal on digital services trade between Singapore and EFTA states shows that even coalitions of small economies can help set global standards in the digital age.

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.

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Swiss press question concessions in US tariff deal

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.

For Economiesuisse, a major competitive disadvantage has been eliminated

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Tariffs: Switzerland is now on equal footing with EU/EFTA states, says economiesuisse

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 The Swiss business federation economiesuisse has welcomed the trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States.

Customs duties: the press is delighted, but points to a high cost

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US tariff rate cut: Swiss press are upbeat but warn of high cost

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 The Swiss press breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday following the announcement of a deal between Bern and Washington to slash tariffs on imported Swiss products.

New tariffs possible in ten to twelve days according to Parmelin

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New tariffs could enter into force in 10-12 days, says Swiss economics minister

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin says the date of entry into force of new customs tariffs with the US is unclear - but could possibly begin in 10-12 days.

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.

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