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A view of the White House website with customs duties in front of a television screen

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‘Knives out’: Switzerland descends into blame game after US tariff shock

This content was published on Aug 4, 2025 President Karin Keller-Sutter is under fire for failed trade talks with the Trump administration.

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Swiss authorities aim to keep negotiating with US on tariffs

This content was published on Aug 2, 2025 After the 39% US tariff shock, Swiss officials say they are still in contact with Washington.

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US tariffs: Trump cites ‘big’ trade deficit with Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 2, 2025 The US president briefly referred to the 39% tariff rate slapped on Switzerland during remarks to journalists on Friday.

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Drug pricing

US sets deadline for Novartis and other pharma firms to lower prices

This content was published on Aug 1, 2025 US President Donald Trump says he has sent letters to Swiss giant Novartis and other pharma firms calling for lower drug prices in the United States – or face retaliation.

Federal Council reacts with "great regret" to US tariffs

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Swiss government reacts with ‘great regret’ to new US tariffs

This content was published on Aug 1, 2025 The Swiss government says it will continue to strive for a negotiated solution after the United States imposed 39% tariffs on the Alpine country.

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UN in Geneva calls for reform of tariffs on plastics

This content was published on Jul 31, 2025 The United Nations is calling for a reform of customs tariffs on plastics, which are lower than those imposed on alternatives, ahead of negotiations for a treaty to limit plastic pollution.

Volunteers collect waste (mostly plastic and Styrofoam) on the shores of Lake Geneva.

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In Geneva, global accord in sight on plastics pollution

This content was published on Jul 29, 2025 Geneva is set to host final talks on a global treaty to curb plastics pollution. But major sticking points remain.

Roche CEO: 'Agreement between Bern and Washington within days, if not hours'

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Switzerland very close to tariff deal with the US, says Roche CEO

This content was published on Jul 25, 2025 An understanding between Berne and Washington in the dispute over customs barriers is close: Roche CEO Thomas Schinecker is convinced of this.

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Beyond tariffs: how Switzerland turned trade talks into climate action with Mercosur

This content was published on Jul 18, 2025 After eight years, EFTA and Mercosur have a deal. But with such agreements facing public scrutiny, negotiators were keen to include protections – including environmental ones.

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