Cluster: Geopolitics

Switzerland among vanguard shaping global digital age

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.

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.

Global trade

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.

Global trade

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

Trade policy

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

Trade policy

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

Foreign Affairs

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.

Trade policy

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.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland secures US tariff rate cut to 15%

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 The United States will cut its tariffs on goods from Switzerland to 15% from 39% under a new framework trade agreement.

Ignazio Cassis met his German counterpart in Berlin

Foreign Affairs

Swiss and German foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine, OSCE and tariffs

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, in Berlin on Thursday and Friday to discuss a range of issues from Ukraine to the Organization for Security and Co-operation (OSCE).

The UN denounces the "most serious crimes" in El-Facher

Foreign Affairs

UN denounces ‘gravest of crimes” in Sudan’s el-Fasher region

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 A special session on the situation in el-Fasher, Sudan, opened on Friday at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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