Trade policy

Global trade under strain: why rules still matter for nations like Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 Former chief economist of the WTO, Ralph Ossa, explains why economies such as Switzerland need to defend and adapt the rules-based system.

EY: 'Despite the reduction, US duties are holding back the Swiss economy'

Global trade

Reduced US tariffs ‘remain a burden’ for Swiss economy

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Despite the reduction from 39% to 15%, the effects of US duties on the Swiss economy remain considerable.

Trade policy

Stadler Rail wins billion-franc night train order from Kazakhstan

This content was published on Dec 12, 2025 Stadler Rail is building almost 600 carriages for night trains in Kazakhstan, which is increasingly attractive for Swiss companies.

Food safety

Swiss Senate defers decision on importing US chlorinated chicken

This content was published on Dec 9, 2025 Swiss Senate postpones decision on US chlorinated chicken imports amid ongoing US trade talks.

SWI swissinfo.ch journalist on bribery and the Swiss Criminal Code

Foreign Affairs

Is offering a Rolex to a foreign official considered bribery under Swiss law?

This content was published on Dec 9, 2025 Swissinfo examines whether the Swiss Criminal Code would apply to Swiss company executives who brought a pair of valuable gifts on a recent visit to the White House.

The meeting was held ‘in a constructive spirit’.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss politicians decry ‘gold bar diplomacy’ in Trump trade deal

This content was published on Nov 28, 2025 Backlash over role played in talks by executives from companies including Rolex and Richemont.

Analysts' expectations brighten significantly after customs deal

Trade policy

UBS survey: Swiss economic outlook brightens after US trade deal

This content was published on Nov 26, 2025 UBS survey shows Swiss economic outlook improves sharply after US trade deal.

Lower tariffs likely to come into force from December, according to Federal Councillor Parmelin

Trade policy

Lower US tariffs likely in December: Swiss minister

This content was published on Nov 22, 2025 Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin hopes to see reduced US tariffs next month.

Healthcare innovation

US trade deal forces reckoning for Swiss pharma powerhouse

This content was published on Nov 18, 2025 Swiss pharma made massive investment promises to the US that are fueling anxiety about the industry's future in Switzerland.

While international data flows and digital services may boost the economy, they also raise concerns, particularly over privacy of individuals whose online habits, financial standing and even health stats may be collected and stored in the cloud.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland among vanguard shaping global digital age

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 A new deal on digital services trade between Singapore and EFTA states shows that even coalitions of small economies can help set global standards in the digital age.

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