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US tariffs: pharma firms not planning job cuts in Switzerland

Pharmaceutical companies do not plan job cuts in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 10, 2025 The additional investments in the US will not lead to a reduction in jobs in Switzerland. This is according to pharmaceutical giant Roche, which expects the number of employees to remain stable in the current year. The position of Novartis is similar.

Very close" exchanges between Berne and the business world

Global trade

Swiss government working with firms to overcome high US tariffs

This content was published on Aug 10, 2025 The Swiss delegation that travelled to Washington has returned from talks on tariffs in the United States. The negotiations are now being conducted under the aegis of the government and the federal administration, according to Seco.

Swiss and US parliamentarians meet in Geneva

Swiss and American parliamentarians meet in Geneva

This content was published on Aug 9, 2025 Although this meeting is scheduled to take place twice a year regardless of the current crisis, tariffs were discussed.

Global trade

WTO improves its world trade forecast thanks to Trump’s tariffs

This content was published on Aug 9, 2025 The World Trade Organisation (WTO) expects world trade to grow by 0.9% this year, better than expected in April. US imports surged in the first quarter as a result of Donald Trump's tariff announcements.

Gold exporters wait, the metal may not be taxed

Global trade

Swiss gold exports might not face US tariffs after all

This content was published on Aug 9, 2025 Gold exports to the United States may not be taxed after all. The White House plans to "issue an executive order in the near future to clarify misinformation regarding the taxation of gold bullion," among other things.

Federal government remains mum on tariff negotiations in the USA

Trade policy

Swiss authorities keep shtum on US tariff strategy

This content was published on Aug 8, 2025 For tactical reasons, the government is refraining to comment on how its negotiating team in Washington is proceeding.

Plastics: Switzerland wants "a change of pace" in the talks

International Geneva

Swiss negotiator urges progress at Geneva plastics talks

This content was published on Aug 8, 2025 Felix Wertli says a “change of pace” is needed at UN talks on an international deal to combat plastic pollution.

Pilatus no longer delivers aircraft to the USA due to tariffs

Trade policy

Tariffs: aircraft maker Pilatus to pause exports to the US

This content was published on Aug 8, 2025 The Swiss aircraft manufacturer is to temporarily stop supplying the US – 39% levies are too damaging, it says.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pictured in 2023.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland concerned by fresh Israeli plans for Gaza

This content was published on Aug 8, 2025 The foreign ministry has said it is “deeply concerned” about Israel’s plans to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip.

Nidwalden canton hardest hit by Trump's hammer, weighs Pilatus

Trade policy

Nidwalden set to be hardest-hit Swiss canton by US tariffs

This content was published on Aug 8, 2025 The central Swiss canton, home to the Pilatus aircraft manufacturer, sends 47% of its exports to the US.

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