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In Geneva, global accord in sight on plastics pollution

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

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.

Swiss exports fall between April and June

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Swiss exports fall in second quarter of 2025

This content was published on Jul 17, 2025 Foreign trade dipped between April and June, a downturn largely driven by the chemicals and pharma sector.

Customs fears and a trade slump: Swiss companies more pessimistic

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Swiss firms among the gloomiest globally for Q3 2025

This content was published on Jul 16, 2025 In an international comparison, Swiss firms have become much more pessimistic about the third quarter of 2025.

Journalist Anand Chandrasekhar sitting at a table, holding up a picture of a chocolate bar.

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Truth or tale: is Swiss chocolate tainted by child labour?

This content was published on Jul 7, 2025 A reader asked if it was true that children are involved in cocoa production for the Swiss chocolate industry. Swissinfo tried to get to the bottom of this complex issue.

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Switzerland and EFTA sign trade deal with Mercosur

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 Switzerland and EFTA sign a free trade deal with Mercosur, offering customs savings up to CHF160 million.

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Deep-sea mining: has Trump unleashed a scramble for the seabed?

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 By forging ahead with deep-sea mining, the US is bypassing the UN and creating a diplomatic storm – with a Swiss firm at the centre.

Trump's policies darken the outlook for Swiss SMEs

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Tariff gloom weighs on Swiss companies

This content was published on Jun 4, 2025 Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Switzerland are extremely pessimistic about ongoing geopolitical tensions and US President Donald Trump's tariff policy, according to a survey.

Federal Council adopts draft for a US negotiating mandate

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Swiss government adopts draft mandate for US tariff negotiations

This content was published on May 28, 2025 On Wednesday, the federal government adopted a draft negotiating mandate on trade and economic issues with the US.

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