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What do 39% US tariffs mean for the Swiss economy?

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 US tariffs of 39% on Swiss imports came into force on Thursday morning – the blow to Swiss exporters, jobs, and prosperity could be harsh.

Plastic: Greenpeace sprays access to the UN in Geneva black

Geneva organisations

Greenpeace sprays UN entrance in Geneva black during plastics conference

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 Greenpeace activists protest at UN Geneva, calling for plastic production cuts.

Foreign Affairs

Business associations call for solidarity over US tariffs

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 Swiss business groups urge coordinated action against US tariffs threatening jobs, exports and prosperity.

Jackie Chan will receive a honour Pardo prize for his career at Locarno. The festival will screen some early Jackie Chan films, like "Project A" (1983), pictured above with Chan in the center.

Swiss cinema

How the Locarno Film Festival brought Chinese films to the West

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 Over the past 75 years, some pivotal Chinese films and filmmakers have had their first encounter with international critics at Locarno.

family Waser produces "Niederbauer" alpine cheese

Trade policy

Are EU inspectors headed for Swiss farms?

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 A new food agreement with the EU opens up export opportunities for Swiss agriculture – but it also sets some alarm bells ringing for farmers.

US tariffs in force for Switzerland - Federal Council to provide information this afternoon

Trade policy

US tariffs of 39% come into force for Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 US tariffs of 39% on Swiss exports formally came into force on Thursday morning, despite last-minute talks.

Drug pricing

How pharma became Switzerland’s Achilles heel in US trade talks

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 The pharmaceutical industry’s strength has made it a key vulnerability for Switzerland in trade talks with the US.

Swatch CEO Hayek, US duties 'arbitrary' and 'unjustified'

Global trade

Swatch CEO expects spike in demand due to US tariffs

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 Nick Hayek believes that these tariffs will boost the watch group's business.

Customs duties: Karin Keller-Sutter to meet Marco Rubio

Global trade

Swiss president to meet Marco Rubio for tariff talks

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 Karin Keller-Sutter will be received by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday afternoon.

Humanitarian aid

Summer profile: Rachael Cummings, humanitarian director, Save the Children, Gaza

This content was published on Aug 5, 2025 Rachael Cummings has been in Gaza since the start of the war. She shares just how difficult it has become to work.

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