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Switzerland follows the EU with new sanctions against Russian oil

After the EU, Berne targets Russian oil with new sanctions

This content was published on Aug 12, 2025 Switzerland is stepping up its sanctions against Russia in the context of the war in Ukraine. The measures are aimed at Russia's oil windfall. The European Union (EU) approved the same package of sanctions, the 18th since the start of the war, in mid-July.

Trump: "Gold will not be subject to tariffs"

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Gold will not be subject to tariffs, says Trump

This content was published on Aug 12, 2025 Last week, it was unclear whether the new tariffs would also be imposed on gold bars from Switzerland.

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Trump’s tariffs expose weakness of Switzerland’s economic independence

This content was published on Aug 12, 2025 Officials worry that Switzerland’s historic strengths have become liabilities in an age of trade wars.

Pharmaceutical companies do not plan job cuts in Switzerland

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US tariffs: pharma firms not planning 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

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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