Trade policy

SNB leaves key interest rate at zero per cent

Trade policy

Swiss National Bank keeps key interest rate at zero

This content was published on Sep 25, 2025 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is taking a break from interest rates. After six consecutive interest rate cuts, the key interest rate will remain at 0.00%, the SNB said on Thursday.

Global trade

US tariffs force Switzerland to rethink trade ties

This content was published on Sep 24, 2025 United States trade policy is rattling countries worldwide and prompting them to redirect trade flows at record speed.

Many Swiss watchmakers still struggle to trace the origins of the gold they rely on.

Trade policy

Gold traceability, the weak link in Swiss watchmaking

This content was published on Sep 23, 2025 Swiss watchmakers still struggle to know where their gold comes from.

Seco investigates Zug company in connection with sanctions against Russia

Trade policy

Swiss firm suspected of violating gold sanctions against Russia

This content was published on Sep 20, 2025 Open Mineral, a commodities trader based in Baar is suspected of violating sanctions against Russia in relation to gold.

Postal items Switzerland-USA for business customers partly possible again

Trade policy

Swiss Post resumes shipping parcels to US for business customers

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 From Monday, Swiss Post will once again be able to send some postal packages from business customers to the United States.

Trade policy

Swiss Jura region hit hard by US tariffs

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Since the beginning of September, more than 100 Jura companies, employing a total of 4,000 people, have applied for short-time work compensation.

Fall in watch exports to the United States in August

Trade policy

Swiss watch exports to US take tumble amid high tariffs

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Swiss watch exports went into a tailspin in August, plummeting by almost a quarter, following a 45% jump in July.

Companies respond to customs duties with automation and regionalisation

Trade policy

Swiss firms react to tariffs with automation and local production

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 According to a survey, Swiss companies have taken several measures in response to the recently announced tariffs by the United States, including increasing efficiency and automation.

Hayek (Swatch): 'whole world saw Switzerland panic'

Foreign Affairs

Swatch CEO on tariffs: ‘whole world saw Switzerland panic’

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 Swatch CEO criticises Swiss government's response to US tariffs, urging stronger action.

Reduction in the number of F-35 fighter jets ordered possible

Foreign Affairs

US says Switzerland can order fewer fighter jets amid cost hike

This content was published on Sep 14, 2025 According to the American authorities, a possible reduction in the number of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Switzerland is possible to cushion the unexpected cost increase.